Those who play games in childhood may earn more in adulthood. A new study has found that income groups can change according to the type of games and consoles played. The habit of playing games can also earn more money.
Those who play games in childhood earn more in adulthood
A new study by Prodigy, an education-focused organization, has revealed striking results about the long-term effects of childhood gaming. The survey of more than 1,000 American gamers revealed that there may be a correlation between childhood gaming habits and income.
Contrary to popular belief, the findings of the study point to the positive effects of gaming. Individuals who played games as children earn an average of 5451 dollars more per year in adulthood than those who did not play games. PlayStation gamers have the highest average annual income ($62,276). Nintendo gamers follow close behind with $60,527.
The average annual income of those who play popular titles such as FIFA and Candy Crush exceeds 69 thousand dollars. Even more surprisingly, adult games such as Doom and Mortal Kombat were also associated with high income.
Previous research has shown that violent games increase aggression in children. The new data, on the other hand, reveals that gaming can also benefit skills in adulthood, such as problem solving, teamwork and hand-eye coordination.
The preliminary findings offer a new and promising perspective on childhood play. For many children, play can create new opportunities in the long run.
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