What are the mental health benefits of playing tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18790070
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Abstract

Tabletop role-playing games are associated with potential mental health benefits, including improvements in social skills and emotional regulation, though more research is required to confirm these effects.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Digital Games and Media Educational Games and Gamification Recreation Leisure Wilderness Management

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN