In this episode of Academic Ramblings, we explore unintentional learning in games. While the focus of media effects research has long been on what negative thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours video…
In this episode of Jargon Schmargon, we explore Social Learning Theory as a potential explanation for why video games may impact our thoughts and behaviors. This includes an overview of…
In this episode of Jargon Schmargon, we will explore the concept of social identity. I’ve previously talked about “Gamer” social identity in a previous episode of Jargon Schmargon, but in…
What is time anymore? Do you find yourself unsure what day it is? What month? Or even what year? Well, it’s not just you; our perception of time has changed.…
In this episode of Research Review, we going to be tackling a 2020 study published in the Frontiers special issue on digital games and mental health entitled Live Streams on…
In this episode of Academic Ramblings, we explore how traditional parasocial relationships differ when discussed in the context of streaming. Parasocial relationships is a term developed in the 1950s to…
In this episode of Research Review, we take a deep dive into the 2020 Bryter report on Female Game Players, including player behaviors, toxicity in games, and current state of…
