Gaming as Social Skills Learning Tool

In today’s world, young people use online computer games not only for entertainment but also to escape from difficult and stressful situations in real life. Additionally, the increasingly long time spent in front of the computer means that young people do not acquire essential skills necessary both for coping with basic life situations and for forming new social contacts.

Therefore, the aim of this project is to use computer games and the time that young people devote to them to develop interpersonal skills among them, increase self‑confidence and improve self‑esteem. To this end, tools for teachers and people working with youth will be developed to allow assessment of the level of social interaction and self‑esteem among young people.

Additionally, the project aims to develop a set of game‑based exercises that will help young people gain the social competences and skills needed in real life.