The impact of eSports and online video gaming on lifestyle behaviours in youth: A systematic review

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Highlights:

• We reviewed the impact of eSports and online video games on lifestyle behaviors among youth.

• Higher engagement with gaming was associated with poorer diet and lifestyle behaviors.

• Impacted outcomes related to physical activity, nutrition, physical lifestyle and sleep quality.

• There is a need for longitudinal studies examining gaming features associated with lifestyle.

• The popularity of online video gaming has potential to promote healthy lifestyle among youth.

摘要

•We reviewed the impact of eSports and online video games on lifestyle behaviors among youth.•Higher engagement with gaming was associated with poorer diet and lifestyle behaviors.•Impacted outcomes related to physical activity, nutrition, physical lifestyle and sleep quality.•There is a need for longitudinal studies examining gaming features associated with lifestyle.•The popularity of online video gaming has potential to promote healthy lifestyle among youth.

论文关键词:Online gaming,Video games,Esports,Healthy behaviour,Lifestyle,Systematic review

论文评审过程:Received 17 March 2021, Revised 16 July 2021, Accepted 3 August 2021, Available online 4 August 2021, Version of Record 18 August 2021.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106974