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Differences in Eye-Hand Motor Coordination of Video-Game Users and Non-Users

Jerry L. Griffith, Patricia Voloschin, […], Gerald D. Gibb, and James R. Bailey+1View all authors and affiliations
Volume 57, Issue 1
https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1983.57.1.155

Abstract

The recent proliferation of electronic video games has caused an outcry from those who question the merits of the games, while others maintain the games improve eye-hand coordination. At present, no empirical data are available to indicate whether there are differences in eye-hand coordination between video game users and non-users. Comparing 31 video game users and 31 non-users showed users have significantly better eye-hand motor coordination on a pursuit rotor. However, no relationship was found between an individual's eye-hand motor coordination and the amount of time spent weekly playing video games or the length of experience with video games.

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