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Dungeons & Dragons study rolls for better well-being

Rolling dice and battling imaginary monsters might seem an unlikely source of well-being, but Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) research suggests Dungeons & Dragons groups can provide meaningful social connections and a strong sense of belonging.

Dungeons & Dragons study rolls for better well-being
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Rolling dice and battling imaginary monsters might seem an unlikely source of well-being, but Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) research suggests Dungeons & Dragons groups can provide meaningful social connections and a strong sense of belonging.

Originally published at Phys.org

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