The consumption of strategy video games and guided meditation as reducersof “cognitive debt” in childhood and adolescence: a review from theperspective of neuroscience and post-pandemic education.
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Mindfulness, Strategy video games, Cognitive functions, Childhood, Adolescence, NeuropsychologyAbstract
This review article examines the intersection between mindfulness practice and the use of strategy video games, particularly MOBAs, as neuropsychological tools aimed at reducing the so-called "cognitive debt" in children and adolescents. Building on previous master’s research that demonstrated positive correlations between video games and attention and memory processes in university students, the perspective is expanded by incorporating theoretical insights on the neuroeducational value of meditation. A narrative review of recent scientific literature highlights complementary benefits of attention training through mindfulness and executive function enhancement via strategic gaming. Findings suggest the potential for innovative integration of these practices in educational and clinical settings. The article underscores the importance of future longitudinal and mixed-method studies to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of such hybrid interventions.
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