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NCBI ROFL: Are National Guardsmen the positive or negative control?

Explore how Role-play gamers and National Guardsmen differ in daydreaming, challenging stereotypes of emotionally immature adolescents.

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Role-play gamers and National Guardsmen compared.

"While the Role-gamers reported daydreaming and sleeping more than the Guardsmen, the popular stereotype that game players are withdrawn, emotionally immature adolescents was not confirmed."

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