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The Health Benefits Of Video Games, Zachary Shanks
The Health Benefits Of Video Games, Zachary Shanks
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This paper seeks to evaluate if video games are useful as more than just entertainment. The research shows that they can be utilized in the educational, medical, and business fields. Video Games have been shown to benefit the physical, emotional, and mental health of players, as well as create more efficient learning and working environments. The article argues that video games are no longer just a source of entertainment, as they are now becoming useful tools in society.
Early Adolescents' Perceptions And Attitudes Towards Gender Representations In Video Games, Helen Liu
Early Adolescents' Perceptions And Attitudes Towards Gender Representations In Video Games, Helen Liu
Journal of Media Literacy Education
This study investigated adolescents’ perception and attitudes towards gender representation in video game covers, and the degree to which these depictions may influence their notions on gender and identification. Seventeen participants ranging from ages 12 and 13 participated in semi-structured interviews to explore this topic. This study’s conceptual framework encompassed social cognitive theory, gender schema theory, and cultivation theory. Findings suggest that gender representation in video games does influence the majority of participants’ notions of gender. However, there are differences between how males and females’ approach, interpret, and respond to this type of media. Findings also showcased that evidence of …