- Promotes relaxation
- Can enhance mood
- Improves focus and concentration
- Reduces stress
- Can help with memory
- Can improve sleep quality
- Can help with pain relief
- Can be a source of social bonding
- Can be a way to express emotions
- Can be a form of self-care
Negative effects:
- Can be addictive
- Can be a distraction from other activities
- Can lead to hearing loss
- Can cause sleep deprivation
- Can be used as a form of escapism
- Can lead to social isolation
- Can be linked to aggression
- Can lead to increased anxiety
- Can trigger unpleasant emotions
- Can be associated with negative memories