The impact of gambling on the psyche of young people

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    katana
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    In recent years, we have seen a huge proliferation of games where bets and decisions need to be made instantly. This affects the way people, especially young people, perceive excitement and risk. Fast decision-making and an element of excitement are important for such games. But the question is whether it is beneficial or detrimental to the psyche of the players. Young people who are used to speed and instant results are easily attracted to such games where every second counts. But how can this turn out in the long term?

    #49075
    toxatyt
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    Games that require quick decisions undoubtedly affect the psyche of players, especially young people whose neural pathways are not yet fully developed for long-term planning. In high-stakes games, players are often faced with having to make decisions on the fly, which can train reaction speed but can also impair the ability to make informed and reasoned choices. The article https://gaming-fans.com/2024/12/the-new-facade-of-gambling-in-the-digital-age/ describes how such fast-stakes games can give young people a false sense of reality, where all decisions are made on impulse, without proper analysis. This in turn can reduce the ability to assess risk in real life. The risk is that over-exposure to such games can lead to addiction, as well as the players’ perception of money as something that can be quickly “won” or lost without thinking about the consequences. With this approach, personal financial decisions may also become less informed and players may start spending money without proper risk assessment, which can of course be harmful.

    #49077
    zazajoj
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    Such games can develop attentiveness, quick reactions and even train the brain in terms of decision making in stressful situations. But of course, it all depends on how often and how much time players spend playing such games. If players start to perceive all their actions as fast and risky, this can be a problem, as it can affect their attitude towards real life

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