Gender Moderates the Relationship Between Avatar Customization and Enjoyment in Popular Video Games.

IF 4.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-09 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2023.0289

M Marie Devlin, Morgan E Ellithorpe, Erin Oittinen

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Abstract

Using online survey methods (n = 153), this study investigates whether exposure to different levels of customization in games will increase the experiences of enjoyment, both directly and indirectly, through the experience of avatar embodiment, as well as whether these relationships are influenced by gender identity. Results indicate a positive relationship between level of exposure to customization and enjoyment for women-identified participants. These outcomes may provide insight into gendered preference in gaming, potentially providing an avenue by which to make games more inclusive to women gamers.

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性别调节流行电子游戏中头像定制与乐趣之间的关系

本研究采用在线调查方法（n = 153），探讨了接触游戏中不同程度的定制化是否会直接或间接地通过化身体验增加游戏乐趣，以及这些关系是否会受到性别认同的影响。结果表明，对于女性参与者来说，接触定制化游戏的程度与享受之间存在正相关关系。这些结果可以让人们深入了解游戏中的性别偏好，从而有可能提供一种途径，使游戏对女性玩家更具包容性。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

123

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