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Average age of a 'gamer' is 34 according to new study

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

11:19 18 Jun 2021


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Playing popular video games could have a positive impact on mental health, according to new research.

The study was carried out by Lero, which is Science Foundation Ireland's Centre for Software.

It says the average age of a gamer is 34 years old.

Lero researcher Dr Mark Campbell says gaming has had many positive influences.

He says the idea of a young boy playing games alone in his room is a very outdated one.

In fact, 41% of gamers are actually female, and it shows the landscape is really changing.

Dr Campbell says gaming gives people opportunities to practice communication and teamwork to achieve group objectives.

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