The surprising psychological benefits— and risks— of Pokémon Go
Monday, July 25, 2016 - 09:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Pokémon Go fever has officially taken over. Nintendo’s new augmented reality smartphone game is enticing millions of players to get outside and walk around in search of characters, and is reportedly helping people with depression and social anxiety. Two UBC psychology professors, Luke Clark and Amori Mikami, explain why the game has become so popular, […]