A recent study conducted by gaming peripherals manufacturer, HyperX, has found that the average gamer spends 7 hours a week playing video games. American gamers spent the most time playing video games, with an average of 8 hours per week. On the other hand, gamers from France spent the least amount of time playing, with an average of 5.8 hours per week. The study also found that gaming is not just a hobby for young people. 29% of the gamers surveyed were over the age of 45, while only 16% were under the age of 18. The study also looked into the impact of gaming on mental health.
Study Finds Gamers Spend an Average of 7 Hours a Week Playing Video Games
The Study
A recent study conducted by gaming peripherals manufacturer, HyperX, has found that the average gamer spends 7 hours a week playing video games.
The study involved surveying 2,000 gamers from different countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Singapore.
The Results
According to the study, American gamers spent the most time playing video games, with an average of 8 hours per week. On the other hand, gamers from France spent the least amount of time playing, with an average of 5.8 hours per week.
The study also found that gaming is not just a hobby for young people. 29% of the gamers surveyed were over the age of 45, while only 16% were under the age of 18.
Gaming and Mental Health
The study also looked into the impact of gaming on mental health. 57% of the gamers surveyed said that playing video games helps them to relax and relieve stress after a long day.
However, the study also found that over a third of the gamers surveyed have experienced negative effects on their mental health due to gaming. This includes anxiety, depression, and addiction.
The Future of Gaming
The study also looked into the future of gaming. Many of the gamers surveyed said that they were excited about the potential of virtual reality and augmented reality technology, with 39% saying they had already tried VR gaming.
However, not everyone was convinced about the future of gaming. 24% of the gamers surveyed said that they were worried about the impact of gaming on society, while 20% said they were concerned about the impact on children.