Cognitive styles of active teen gamers

Abstract

Relevance. In today's rapidly changing society, there is a growing need for a more comprehensive understanding of human mental processes. The rapid pace of life and increased demands on intellectual activity place a greater emphasis on mental performance and the ability to navigate and act quickly in complex and stressful situations. This may be influenced by the cognitive and stylistic abilities of individuals. Understanding the cognitive and stylistic characteristics of teenagers who play video games can contribute to more effective educational practices. Different cognitive styles may have different effects on how well individuals perform different tasks.
Purpose. The goal of this study is to identify the cognitive and stylistic features of active teenagers who play video games.
Materials and Methods. This study used a combination of methods, including theoretical analysis of scientific literature, surveys, psychological tests, and statistical analysis.
Results. An analysis of the study's results showed that active teenage gamers were characterized by certain cognitive styles. Specifically, field independence was found in 76% of the group, narrow range of equivalent was found in 72%, flexible cognitive style in 80%, and tolerance for uncertain experiences in 56%. On the other hand, teenagers who did not play computer games or were not interested in esports tended to have different cognitive characteristics. Dependence on benefits was seen in 72% of this group, wide range of equivalency in 68%, rigid cognitive style in 46%, and intolerance for uncertain experiences in 54%.
Conclusions. The study uncovered significant differences in cognitive styles between active gamers and non-gamers.