Design Engineering PhD Scholarship 14

Harnessing the psychological benefits of challenging video games for healthcare interventions

Abstract
Challenging video games (such as the Soulsborne games) have been shown to foster resilience, self-confidence, and emotional regulation, offering psychological benefits that extend beyond gameplay. Unlike traditional player-centric design, these games use difficulty as a means to reward persistence and mastery.

This PhD research aims to extract the design elements which promote these benefits and adapt them into novel healthcare interventions. Potential applications include enhancing resilience and motivation in patients and promoting preventive health practices, such as mental health management and healthy lifestyle habits, among the general population.

How to Apply 
Please contact Dr Talya Porat if you are interested in applying for this project. 

For more information on submitting a PhD application, please consult our application pages here. When you submit your application, please cite this project title in the 'how you are planning to fund your PhD' section.