E257 - Do video games affect your well-being?

Episode 257 of the Human Factors Cast podcast, hosted by Human Factors Cast, titled "E257 - Do video games affect your well-being?" was published on September 2, 2022 and runs 61 minutes.

September 2, 2022 ·61m · Human Factors Cast

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

This week on the show, we talk about how we may never know how video games affect our well-being. We also answer some questions from the community about human factors being “too specialized,” the UX research job market being saturated, and workarounds for posting restricted work examples. #humanfactors #psychology #videogames #gaming #gamer #playstation #games #xbox #nintendo #videogame #xboxone #gamers #gamergirl #pcgaming #retrogaming #nintendoswitch #gamingcommunity #wellbeing #health

Episode Description

This week on the show, we talk about how we may never know how video games affect our well-being. We also answer some questions from the community about human factors being “too specialized,” the UX research job market being saturated, and workarounds for posting restricted work examples.

Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Applying Human Factors on the ground - An interview with Suzy Broadbent:

https://blubrry.com/1202/88116903/applying-human-factors-on-the-ground-an-interview-with-suzy-broadbent/

News:

We may never fully know how video games affect our well-being
https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/20/1058328/we-may-never-fully-know-how-video-games-affect-our-well-being/
Image Source: Pexels

It Came From:

Follow us:

Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome
Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k
Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/
Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Discord

Thank you to our Human Factors Cast Honorary Staff Patreons:

Michelle Tripp

Support us:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast
Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcast
Merchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/

Human Factors Cast Socials:

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HumanFactorsCast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast
Our official website: www.humanfactorscast.media

Reference:

Our tools and software: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/resources/
Our Ethics Policy:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/ethics-policy/
Logo design by E Graphics LLC: https://egraphicsllc.com/
Music by Kevin McLeod: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/

Feedback:

Have something you would like to share with us? (Feedback or news): https://go.humanfactorscast.media/feedback

Disclaimer: Human Factors Cast may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here.

Mentioned in this episode:

1202 - The Human Factors Podcast

Listen here: https://www.1202podcast.com

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

SH269: What Is the Purpose of an Investigation in Diving?

Apr 11, 2026 ·11m

SH268: The Hidden Cost of "Never Show Weakness": Why Hiding Instructor Errors Undermines Dive Safety

Apr 8, 2026 ·9m

Latent Cause Analysis Brings Leaders to Life: Real Leadership Lessons

Apr 7, 2026 ·14m

SH267: “Diver's depression” It's time to tackle stigma and taboos

Apr 4, 2026 ·9m

SH266: A Review of 2025. Looking Forward to 2026.

Apr 1, 2026 ·12m

Worst-Case Bias — Why Small Risks Take Over Your Thinking

Mar 28, 2026 ·4m

Similar Podcasts

Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving Gareth Lock at The Human Diver Human factors is a critical topic within the world of SCUBA diving, scientific diving, military diving, and commercial diving. This podcast is a mixture of interviews and 'shorts' which are audio versions of the weekly blog from The Human Diver.Each month we will look to have at least one interview and one case study discussion where we look at an event in detail and how human factors and non-technical skills contributed (or prevented) it from happening in the manner it did. Getting There Heavybit A show about publicly-facing incidents, resilience, and human factors in computer systems. Human Performance and Latent Causes Robert E. Statham, subject matter expert in Latent Cause Analysis for Human Performance. Failsafe Network’s podcast, Human Performance and Latent Causes, offers an in-depth look at why things go wrong at work-and how to genuinely fix them without the blame game. Hosted by Rob Statham, this program emphasizes the use of Latent Cause Analysis to uncover latency, the hidden factors in our culture, and the habits that lead to incidents. Think of it as peeling back layers of normal to reveal what’s truly sabotaging performance. Almost every Friday, you get a new episode filled with expert insights on learning from incidents, not just pointing fingers. Rob hosts the show, drawing on Failsafe’s decades of experience in understanding why things go wrong. The vibe is conversational, like talking with a wise mentor-no fluff, just practical tools to identify and eliminate those hidden causes before they cause bigger problems. Whether you’re in safety, management, or simply curious about human performance, it helps you create better systems and cultures. If you’re into root THE Q FACTOR Gregg S. Fisher Welcome to The Q Factor, where host Gregg Fisher, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Quent Capital, leads listeners through the rapidly evolving landscape of data-driven leadership and innovation. This award-winning podcast series dives deep into the profound impact of data on every facet of life in the 21st century, navigating the intricate intersection of data and humanity.In every episode, Fisher engages with business luminaries and thought leaders to explore the delicate balance between the quantifiable and the intangible. THE Q FACTOR unpacks the complexities of our modern age, highlighting the indispensable role of human insight in an increasingly data-driven world.

URL copied to clipboard!