The majority of hardcore gamers have been found to be women, who are reportedly much healthier than their non-gaming counterparts.

A study by University of Delaware shows that the online multiplayer videogames have led to a significant increase in the number of female players who consider the game a social activity.

The study found that contrary to existing stereotypes, about 40 percent of the gaming population is female. Women were also found to be the most dedicated players.

According to the study, female players particularly those playing massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) reject traditional gender roles.

Men and women play computer games for different reasons. Findings revealed that men more commonly play to win, whereas women seek social reasons.

Scientists believe videogames can help improve health conditions as they lower the amount of time an individual spends in front of the television. It also influences the life of gamers by prompting them to adopt a more active lifestyle.

What MrBubbles Thinks:

hmmmmmm....surprising this is.     wouldnt they be more likely to just be transfering time they would spend in front of the tv to their video game.  possibly even more time... ?

i play ffxi and throughout my years playing ive noticed alot of women who actually play. and im good friends with alot of them, so i guess this survey is accurate in my case except i like to play for social more than to win~

makes sense, Its kinda like the simpson episode when barts mom got hooked on an online rpg... Bart was there to kill everyone and win. She was just there to meet people and annoy Bart.. lol

Males are more likely to go online and bitch about gaming.

HELLO!!, you play to win the GAME!!! - Herm Edwards

I knew it! All of you are secretly women.

damn, is it that obvisous?

You can play co-op. Then it becomes compitive social game :)

@ OP

If A then B does not imply if B then A

@Scottie: I think he was referring to this: "Women were also found to be the most dedicated players."