Video Games and work: Young men choosing video games over employment

by **Turtleneck** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 20:59

Why more young men are choosing video games over a job

A recent unpublished study from researchers at Princeton University, the University of Rochester, and the University of Chicago found that more young men, particularly those who don't have college degrees, are living at home, working part-time or not at all, and regularly playing video games. But the prevalence of this lifestyle isn't due to a lack of jobs or difficult economy – rather, many young men are consciously choosing video games over work.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2016/0925/Why-more-young-men-are-choosing-video-games-over-a-job?cmpid=FB

by **Snake Plissken** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 21:15

28YO living in their parents basement. Sad.

by aualum06 Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 21:15

I knew I was doing something wrong

by **Death Roe** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 21:34

I'm still trying to beat Bioshock Infinite.

by **Turtleneck** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 21:38

Death Roe wrote:I'm still trying to beat Bioshock Infinite.

Have you also thought about employment?

by **DWags** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 21:56

Are these the Bernie supporters who Hilliary says live in the basement?

by **Turtleneck** Sun 2 Oct 2016 - 22:02

I am all for people pursuing what makes them happy. Do whatever. Buck the system and do it different.

At the same time, there seems to be a sense of entitlement with the subjects of the article. It is not so much that they want to do things different as much as they expect something to be handed to them, and in the meantime will just play video games.

by **Cameron** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 0:17

I'm not going to read that article. I will say that I feel more "guilt" (if that's what you'd call it) for watching hours upon hours of netflix than I do for popping in a game every now and then. If I played WoW or some other time suck MMO or whatever, I might have a different opinion.

by **Rocinante** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 1:16

I play a lot of video games, hold down a job, maintain a relationship, volunteer a shit ton of time, and am a premium poster. . You can do it all.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 11:53

I do not play video games.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 11:58

When the fuck are they going to make another college football game?

by **Turtleneck** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 12:20

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I do not play video games.

And that is why I am proud of you.

by AnomanderRake Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 13:47

I play for an hour or two per night after working for 9 hours, going to the gym for 90 minutes, making dinner etc. I would guess about 8-12 hours per week. I'm not sure what the point of this article or their study was.

by **Rocinante** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 14:10

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I do not play video games.

Good for you, as long as you don't judge those that do. If you really want to start measuring dicks we can, turtleneck.

by **DWags** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 14:16

I think it goes without saying, even though we joke around on this board, there is a lot of academic talent on this message board, so, what I'm about to say has little to do with any of you. However, the trend in America is that more and more women are going to college, and the percentage of men going to college has plateaued for about two decades. More women are now in college than ever before.

I have no connection with why or how that stat is rising, but it's always been my theory, men become more addicted to video games than women as teenagers, and while many men can certainly manage to be both a video game guy and student, many can't. Just my theory.

Something is making this happen. Video games or good weed, who knows.

by **Rocinante** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 14:40

DWags wrote:I think it goes without saying, even though we joke around on this board, there is a lot of academic talent on this message board, so, what I'm about to say has little to do with any of you. However, the trend in America is that more and more women are going to college, and the percentage of men going to college has plateaued for about two decades. More women are now in college than ever before.

I have no connection with why or how that stat is rising, but it's always been my theory, men become more addicted to video games than women as teenagers, and while many men can certainly manage to be both a video game guy and student, many can't. Just my theory.

Something is making this happen. Video games or good weed, who knows.

Can it just be that women now recognize that they have the same rights as men and are taking advantage of college opportunities? And men would have plateaued anyway at some predetermined percentage? Not all people want to go to college.

I mean, maybe there is a connection. But I'd call it weak at best.

by **Cameron** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 15:45

DWags wrote:I think it goes without saying, even though we joke around on this board, there is a lot of academic talent on this message board, so, what I'm about to say has little to do with any of you. However, the trend in America is that more and more women are going to college, and the percentage of men going to college has plateaued for about two decades. More women are now in college than ever before.

I have no connection with why or how that stat is rising, but it's always been my theory, men become more addicted to video games than women as teenagers, and while many men can certainly manage to be both a video game guy and student, many can't. Just my theory.

Something is making this happen. Video games or good weed, who knows.

The guys from my high school that didn't go to college were less video game types and more workin' on the truck types. So I don't think the two are connected.

Now college drop out rates, those might be influenced by video games.

by AnomanderRake Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 15:50

I would say the effect that video games have on male academic achievement is negligible compared to drugs/alcohol abuse.

by **Turtleneck** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 16:31

Rocinante wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I do not play video games.

Good for you, as long as you don't judge those that do. If you really want to start measuring dicks we can, turtleneck.

I am judging you. But it is ok because other aspects of your life offset the game stuff.

by **Rocinante** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 16:53

Turtleneck wrote:
Rocinante wrote:

Good for you, as long as you don't judge those that do. If you really want to start measuring dicks we can, turtleneck.

I am judging you. But it is ok because other aspects of your life offset the game stuff.

So can we measure dicks? PM me.

by **Turtleneck** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 16:56

I just told you that I approve of you. That is a big deal. Celebrate!

by **Tim Wakefield** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 17:06

Just got FIFA 17 today. Pumped

Overall, I regret getting my Xbox one. It was only $210 but I never play the damn thing

by **DWags** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 18:56

Cameron wrote:
DWags wrote:I think it goes without saying, even though we joke around on this board, there is a lot of academic talent on this message board, so, what I'm about to say has little to do with any of you. However, the trend in America is that more and more women are going to college, and the percentage of men going to college has plateaued for about two decades. More women are now in college than ever before.

I have no connection with why or how that stat is rising, but it's always been my theory, men become more addicted to video games than women as teenagers, and while many men can certainly manage to be both a video game guy and student, many can't. Just my theory.

Something is making this happen. Video games or good weed, who knows.

The guys from my high school that didn't go to college were less video game types and more workin' on the truck types. So I don't think the two are connected.

Now college drop out rates, those might be influenced by video games.

Yeah, I'm just wondering out loud. No idea what's causing the shift

by **The_Dude** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 19:05

Parents and society went soft with discipline. Tough love is needed for everyone at some point. If I had a 28 year old son living at home I'd say you have a couple months to find a job and move out. After 60 days your stuff is in a box on the front lawn if you don't. Coddling kids doesn't do them any favors. Kids need to understand when they grow up they will have bills and be expected to provide for themselves.

by **The_Dude** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 19:07

DWags wrote:
Cameron wrote:

The guys from my high school that didn't go to college were less video game types and more workin' on the truck types. So I don't think the two are connected.

Now college drop out rates, those might be influenced by video games.

Yeah, I'm just wondering out loud. No idea what's causing the shift

Well I just think more women want freedom and money/career does that. Gone are the days of women needing to shack up at younger ages to be provided for.

by **Death Roe** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 19:26

Tim Wakefield wrote:Just got FIFA 17 today. Pumped

Overall, I regret getting my Xbox one. It was only $210 but I never play the damn thing

What's your GamerTag?

by **pulling69** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 19:55

Death Roe wrote:
Tim Wakefield wrote:Just got FIFA 17 today. Pumped

Overall, I regret getting my Xbox one. It was only $210 but I never play the damn thing

What's your GamerTag?

DeezNutsz

by **Death Roe** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 20:57

Don't joke around, PS4 fuckboi

Wink

by **DWags** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 20:59

The_Dude wrote:
DWags wrote:

Yeah, I'm just wondering out loud. No idea what's causing the shift

Well I just think more women want freedom and money/career does that. Gone are the days of women needing to shack up at younger ages to be provided for.

Jesus.

by **Turtleneck** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 21:33

DWags wrote:
The_Dude wrote:

Well I just think more women want freedom and money/career does that. Gone are the days of women needing to shack up at younger ages to be provided for.

Jesus.

He is so scared of the world we live in. He is desperate for the 50s.

by Guest Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 21:48

Rocinante wrote:I play a lot of video games, hold down a job, maintain a relationship, volunteer a shit ton of time, and am a premium poster. . You can do it all.

A reminder that the last person to claim "premium poster" status on here ended up with this for a girlfriend:

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by **Tim Wakefield** Mon 3 Oct 2016 - 21:59

II WAKEFIELD II

by **Blanch32** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 8:09

DWags wrote:
The_Dude wrote:

Well I just think more women want freedom and money/career does that. Gone are the days of women needing to shack up at younger ages to be provided for.

Jesus.

Of all thelse things the dude posts, this shocks you???

by **The_Dude** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 9:08

Turtleneck wrote:
DWags wrote:

Jesus.

He is so scared of the world we live in. He is desperate for the 50s.

How so?

Just answering Wags open question on why more women are going to college. Its because historically they have been housekeepers and now they are more empowered than they have ever been and want more out of life than being a stay at home mother.

If you live in any big city in the USA you'll see it. And its great dating or being with a woman who have their own money and careers.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 17:14

Rocinante wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I do not play video games.

Good for you, as long as you don't judge those that do. If you really want to start measuring dicks we can, turtleneck.

I don't judge anybody really - we all have our vices and things to relax, enjoy, whatever. Who am I to tell someone how to live? I wish my friends back home would step out of their comfort zone more but they are going to do them and that's fine.

by **Rocinante** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 18:51

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Rocinante wrote:

Good for you, as long as you don't judge those that do. If you really want to start measuring dicks we can, turtleneck.

I don't judge anybody really - we all have our vices and things to relax, enjoy, whatever. Who am I to tell someone how to live? I wish my friends back home would step out of their comfort zone more but they are going to do them and that's fine.

Like rage and stuff?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 19:11

Rocinante wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

I don't judge anybody really - we all have our vices and things to relax, enjoy, whatever. Who am I to tell someone how to live? I wish my friends back home would step out of their comfort zone more but they are going to do them and that's fine.

Like rage and stuff?

Kinda. Travel. Meet new people. Take some fucking chances. Idk.

by **Tim Wakefield** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 19:18

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Rocinante wrote:

Like rage and stuff?

Kinda. Travel. Meet new people. Take some fucking chances. Idk.

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by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 19:19

Tim Wakefield wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

Kinda. Travel. Meet new people. Take some fucking chances. Idk.

Like that baseball trip you did. Bad fucking ass. Ecuador!

by **DWags** Tue 4 Oct 2016 - 19:30

The_Dude wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

He is so scared of the world we live in. He is desperate for the 50s.

How so?

Just answering Wags open question on why more women are going to college. Its because historically they have been housekeepers and now they are more empowered than they have ever been and want more out of life than being a stay at home mother.

If you live in any big city in the USA you'll see it. And its great dating or being with a woman who have their own money and careers.

Jesus, this can't be a real person. It's such a walking fucking cliche. " need to Shack up" "great that women have their own money". Holy hell, can you imagine him at a dinner table? Video Games and work: Young men choosing video games over employment 502811600

Video Games and work: Young men choosing video games over employment 502811600

Everybody would be cringing. What's that movie where they had to take an idiot to dinner?

It's like this guy didn't know the 60's happen over a half century ago. How can you go through life so fucking blind?

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