Playing Video Games Has an Unexpected Effect on Kids' IQ, Study Says

A 2022 study involving 9,855 US children aged 9 or 10 found that those who spent more time playing video games showed a modest increase in IQ over two years. The study, which accounted for genetic and socio-economic factors, contradicts the common belief that gaming is detrimental to young minds. The research suggests that screen time, particularly video gaming, may not impair cognitive abilities and could even boost intelligence.