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Fair Play: How Justice Beliefs Drive Gaming Habits

A new study argues that, regardless of their narratives, video games are rule-based and generally follow the rules of justice. The study examines players’ fundamental beliefs about fairness and justice and how they are associated with players’ gaming preferences and experiences.

Posted: Tuesday December 17, 2024

Communication and Technology
Gaming

Investigating Social Presence in “In Real Life” Streaming for Community Building

In Real Life (IRL) streaming, in which streamers broadcast their daily activities to viewers, has become very popular. This study explored how IRL stream-based community identification is affected by the social presence afforded by streaming platforms.

Posted: Wednesday August 23, 2023

Communication and Technology
Gaming

Using a Cooperative Game to Reduce Prejudice Against Refugees

Interacting with members of other groups can promote understanding and reduce prejudice under the right conditions, but intergroup contact with refugees can be difficult to foster and maintain. Researchers wanted to investigate whether intergroup contact with a “virtual refugee” can effectively reduce this divide and foster closeness and empathy toward refugees.

Posted: Thursday September 15, 2022

Communication and Technology
Gaming

The Role of Video Games in Coping with Unemployment

To manage the adverse effects of unemployment and maintain one’s well-being, unemployed workers often develop coping strategies, such as playing video games. Researchers wanted to better understand how unemployed workers used video games to cope with the stress from unemployment specifically during COVID-19.

Posted: Tuesday May 31, 2022