Kehinde Grace-Adepetun is a freelance writer with a passion for delivering engaging narratives. Based in Lagos, she has contributed insightful articles across various publications, showcasing her ability to delve into diverse topics.

People expect products and services that feel made for them

Personal Worlds

Dr. Daria Kuss is a lecturer in psychology at Nottingham Trent University, and also heads up the university’s Cyberpsychology Research Group.

Dr Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist with over 15 years of research, education, and advocacy experience around the uses and effects of games.

Global

Media and Entertainment

Gaming

Exploding Topics

Current Psychology

JMIR Paediatrics and Parenting

International Journal of Privacy and Health Information Management

Interview with Dr Kuss conducted by the author

Interview with Dr Kowert conducted by the author

The Healthy Gamer Foundation

American Psychological Association

World Health Organization

Power of Play

Statista

Cigna

The Prince’s Trust

Entertainment Software Association

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

The Mindful Gamer

ScienceDirect

Take This

Riot Games

Patagonia

State Farm

Red Bull

Video games are transforming from pure entertainment into potential tools for combating stress and loneliness. What’s at the root of this shift? And how can developers, publishers, and brands connect with gamers who are seeking both entertainment and wellbeing benefits?