028 - Avatar Identification and Video Games
from Psychology of Video Games Podcast Hosted by Jamie Madigan
In this episode I talk to Dr. Jesse Fox about her research into how we identify with our video game avatars, how that affects how we play, and how it may affect what we take away from games. Specifically, we review a paper entitled "Playing for Love In a Romantic Video Game: Avatar Identification, Parasocial Relationships, and Chinese Women's Romantic Beliefs" and another study looking at how customizing avatars' appearances can make them more or less persuasive.
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this episode of Psychology of Video Games Podcast?
This episode is 56 minutes long.
When was this Psychology of Video Games Podcast episode published?
This episode was published on June 19, 2017.
Can I download this Psychology of Video Games Podcast episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.