New study finds that Pokémon GO fosters social and physical well-being for children and families

Posted on by Blogger

A recent study conducted by The Ohio State University has found that Pokémon GO is capable of fostering social and physical well-being for children and families. Read on below to learn all about it: Pokémon GO Within the Context of Family Health: Retrospective Study ABSTRACT Background: Pokémon GO illuminated the potential for mobile phone gaming … Continue reading New study finds that Pokémon GO fosters social and physical well-being for children and families

Study called Death by Pokémon GO finds increase of car crashes near PokéStops in Indiana

Posted on by Blogger

A new Pokémon GO-specific study issued a few days ago has found an increase of car crashes near PokéStops and other locations in which the immensely-popular mobile game is accessed. You can read on below to learn more about this study: Death by Pokémon GO: The Economic and Human Cost of Using Apps While Driving … Continue reading Study called Death by Pokémon GO finds increase of car crashes near PokéStops in Indiana

New study finds that Pokémon GO led to an increase in traffic deaths and accidents

Posted on by Blogger

A new study from Purdue University uses detailed local traffic accident reports to suggest that Pokémon GO caused a marked increase in vehicular damage, injuries and even deaths due to people playing the game while driving. In the "Death by Pokémon GO" study, Purdue professors Mara Faccio and John J. McConnell examined nearly 12,000 accident … Continue reading New study finds that Pokémon GO led to an increase in traffic deaths and accidents

New Pokémon GO study investigates relationships between Pokémon GO and psychological distress

Posted on by Blogger

A new study has investigated the relationships between Pokémon GO and psychological distress from an existing workers’ cohort in Japan. Psychological distress was measured using the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ). Of the total of 3,915 workers at baseline, 2,599 workers completed the follow-up survey after Pokémon GO was released. Among those who completed the … Continue reading New Pokémon GO study investigates relationships between Pokémon GO and psychological distress