Rise of Online Gaming and Escapism During COVID-19
Offered By: Forensic 365 via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online gaming and escapism in this 16-minute video presentation. Examine how stay-at-home mandates and quarantines led to increased participation in online gaming, particularly among adolescents and children. Discover how gaming emerged as a coping mechanism against stress and anxiety symptoms during this challenging time. Delve into the potential benefits of gaming as a healthy coping strategy for many, while also considering the risks it may pose to vulnerable individuals. Gain insights from Gouri Devanand's research on this timely topic, shedding light on the complex relationship between the global health crisis and the rise of digital entertainment as a form of escape.
Syllabus
Rise of Online Gaming and Escapism During COVID-19 : Paper7
Taught by
Forensic 365
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