Early adolescents' perceptions and attitudes towards gender representations in video games

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dc.contributor.authorLiu, Helen
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-16T22:11:42Z
dc.date.available2020-08-16T22:11:42Z
dc.date.issued2020-07-21
dc.description.abstractThis 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 implicit bias was detected in both male and female participants, demonstrated through inconsistencies in their responses. Finally, the findings revealed a significant lack of identification from the majority of participants with video game characters, as many participants were able to clearly distinguish between simulated and real-life experiences.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLiu, H. (2020). Early adolescents' perceptions and attitudes towards gender representations in video games. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 12(2), 28-40.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.23860/JMLE-2020-12-2-3en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/37801
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Media Literacy Educationen_US
dc.subjectMedia Literacyen_US
dc.subjectGender Socializationen_US
dc.subjectVideo Gamesen_US
dc.subjectEarly Adolescentsen_US
dc.subjectGender Representationen_US
dc.titleEarly adolescents' perceptions and attitudes towards gender representations in video gamesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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