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Playing Alone Does Not Mean Feeling Lonely, Study Finds

Original: Playing alone does not necessarily mean feeling lonely, gaming study finds

A new study on gaming finds that playing alone does not necessarily lead to feelings of loneliness. The research challenges common assumptions that solitary gaming is linked to social isolation, suggesting that people who game by themselves may not be worse off emotionally than those who play with others.

Why now: The findings challenge widespread assumptions that solo gaming harms social wellbeing, prompting public and media discussion.

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