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Action Video Gaming and Attention in Young Adults: A Systematic Review
Mar Sampalo1, Esther Lázaro1, Paula-María Luna1
1Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Objective:
Existing research in action video games has increased in recent years due to the expansion of their use all over the world. Specifically, there is growing evidence about the positive development of the cognitive functions associated with the use of this kind of video game. Therefore, this work aims to explore the relationship between playing action video games and the development of attention span as well as the impact at the brain level from a functional perspective.
Methods:
Articles were searched in Scopus, Pubmed, and Web of Science. A total of 196 studies were retrieved, among which 13 studies were systematically reviewed.
Results:
The review has shown that playing action video games can improve cognitive functions, including attention, with reaction time and processing speed being the aspects that would most benefit from such practice, as well as the development of focused, sustained, and divided attention. Also, there are functional brain changes.
Conclusion:
It is necessary to deepen the understanding of the association between playing action video games and the development of attention.
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