A research found that playing “Fortnite” boosts well-being and social networks.

A Norwegian study indicated that friendly Fortnite Battle Royale gamers had more friends. Disability players who play more say it improves their life. Researchers publish in Frontiers in Medical Technology.

Every age enjoys gaming. According to studies, 48% of gamers are women and average 33. Computer gamers are 3 billion.

Many psychologists and early academics linked gaming addiction to mental health issues, despite its popularity. A new research claims gaming boosts intelligence and social skills. These studies suggest that games, especially MMOs, improve social well-being. Game motivation may impact results.

Beate W. Hygen and colleagues aimed to research Fortnite Battle Royale time and incentives on life, well-being, and social networks. This was examined in relation to gender and disability.

These researchers examined Norwegian Adult Gamer Study data. The study comprised 278 persons over 16 with an average age of 32. Instead of compensating them, researchers raffled three 500-kroner gift vouchers.

Fortnite Battle Royale has 83 million participants. Play solo, in pairs, trios, or squads, and choose your number of players. In-game speech, signing, and microphone use are allowed.

To what extent do you agree with the following statement: I have expanded my social network [formed new acquaintances, gained new friends who I meet regularly online or offline] through playing Fortnite Battle Royale?” the survey asked.

The Fortnite Motivation Scale, Scale of Positive and Negative Experience, and family and friend play and handicap reports were also completed.

Fortnite Battle Royale social players said it expanded their network. Social support was crucial for women.

Men playing socially said the game improved their lives. Same with novelty-driven female gamers. Many disabled Fortnite Battle Royale players said it changed their life. Female social Fortnite players were happier.

Regardless of gaming, married women with or without children reported greater well-being than single women. Women under-20 were unhappier than over-40s. Workers were healthier than unemployed women.

Each player's social networks expanded while playing Fortnite Battle Royale. According to the study, damaged people benefited from additional gaming time.

The study covers Fortnite Battle Royale players' lifestyles. Sadly, the study only examined one game's players experiences. How these findings extend to other games is uncertain. Research subjects may have given socially acceptable replies.

A study by Beate W. Hygen et al. evaluated how gender and disability affect the motivation and well-being of Norwegian adult gamers.