Skeptics, listen up! Debunking myths about gaming with Dr Rachel Kowert [Podcast]
Worried about screen time, addiction or violence? Research psychologist Dr Rachel Kowert walks through what the evidence says about gaming, the benefits and the concerns, in this Shifting Schools podcast episode.
If you are unsure whether gaming is good for your child, you are not alone. This episode of the Shifting Schools podcast, sponsored by DAIGON Esports, takes the most common worries about gaming and puts them to someone who has spent her career studying them.
Who is Dr Rachel Kowert?
Dr Kowert is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a globally recognised authority on how digital games affect physical, social and psychological well-being, and her findings have been featured by NPR, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
What the episode covers
The conversation weighs both sides of the question.
- The benefits — how gaming can improve cognitive skills, teach important life skills and give young people a sense of community.
- The concerns — what the research actually says about addiction and violence, the two worries parents raise most.
If you’re skeptical about the benefits of gaming, or just curious to learn more about the research, this episode is for you.
Listen to the episode
The full conversation is on Spotify: listen to the episode.
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