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The effects of video games on cognitive aging

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Advancing age is associated with cognitive decline, which, however, remains a very heterogeneous phenomenon. Indeed, several extrinsic factors seem to modulate the effect of aging on cognition. Recently, several studies have provided evidence that the practice of video games could engender many benefits by favoring the maintenance of cognitive vitality in the elderly. This review of the literature aims to establish a precise inventory of the relations between the various types of video games and cognitive aging, including both sedentary video games (i.e., classics as well as brain training) and active video games (i.e., exergames). The largest benefits seem to be provided by exergames which combine game play with significant physical exercise. This article also tries to define the determinants of the training programs which could be responsible for the observed improvements.

Source: Gériatrie et Psychologie Neuropsychiatrie du Viellissement

DOI: 10.1684/pnv.2012.0317

Authors: Pauline Maillot, Alexandra Perrot, Alan Hartley

Institutions: Université Paris-Sud, Scripps College, Complexité, Innovation et Activités Motrices et Sportives

Language: French

Topic: Cognitive Abilities and Testing

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2103348930

FWCI: 1.033

Cites: 45

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10