Derogatory, Racist, and Discriminatory Speech (DRDS) in Video Gaming

<p>Video games have been examined for their effects on cognition, learning, health, and physiological arousal, yet research on social dynamics within video gaming is limited. Studies have documented the presence of derogation, racism, and discrimination in this anonymous medium. However, gamers‟ firsthand experiences are typically examined qualitatively. Thus, this study aimed to establish a quantitative baseline for the frequency of derogatory, racist, and discriminatory speech (DRDS) in gaming. DRDS frequency, sexual harassment, and hate speech measures were administered to 150 individuals from online forums and social media groups. Descriptive and inferential analyses were used to gauge which factors affected DRDS rates. Sex, intergroup and fast-paced game types, time played with others, and identity portrayal showed positive correlations with DRDS. Results indicate an array of complex social and developmental factors contribute to experiencing, perceiving, and personally using DRDS. Implications include psychosocial health impacts similar to everyday harassment, with women being at a higher risk and age as a contributing factor.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Clinical Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Woodford, Sean

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kristen Newberry, Psy.D
• Bradley Olson, Ph.D.
• Jackson Newberry, Psy.D.

• social dynamics
• hate speech
• sexual harassment
• discrimination
• derogation
• racism
• Clinical Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/773

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1830