Reasons behind gamer rage in children are complex, and children are good at naming them
Published Date: 8/24/2022
Source: phys.org
Children's outbursts of rage while playing digital games are causing both concern and public debate around the topic. Taking a novel approach to gamer rage, a new study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland examines the topic from a child's perspective, finding complex reasons for gamer rage in children. As data, the researchers used interviews with, and essays by, children. The study examined children's views on the reasons for and background factors of gamer rage. In addition, the researchers analyzed how rage manifested itself.