I chose this topic from a book called 'Everything Bad is Good for You.' (Johnson, 2005, pp. 17-62)With an increase in computer games and computer game consoles and with more children than ever playing these computer games it is important to find out the effects of these games on the people who play them.
There have been suggestions that computer games are unhealthy and encourage people to stay inside and play games rather than get fresh air and exercise. There may also be a link between certain types of computer games and criminal activity. An article in the Guardian (http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,539166,00.html) quotes evidence which appears suggest reduction in ability due to computer games only stimulating small areas of the brain.
On the other hand there are studies that suggest computer games can improve hand-eye coordination and awareness skills.
It is bad because it obviously is not very active unless you get the new WII. It is however fun and a form of relaxation and leisure. It's private time or social time depending on who you play with. I know many people who play a few games with mates before or after going out. Lets just say playing dance mat games when your tipsy is great fun as is trying to sensibly play a F! game with the worst car in the game against your friend as Michael Schumacher!
Reference: Johnson, S. (2005) Everything Bad is Good for You. London: Penguin Books
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