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- The research investigates how role-playing video games (RPGs) affect gender identity development in transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals.
- In the first study, interviews with 10 TGNC individuals revealed that RPGs offer themes of character customization and safe exploration that impact their gender identity.
- The second study, involving 100 participants, quantitatively assessed avatar customization in RPGs, finding that while it didn't directly affect gender identity commitment, customizable avatars were linked to a greater reported influence of RPGs on gender identity development.
Article Abstract
The current research explored the influences of role-playing video games (RPGs) on the development of gender identity among transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals. In Study 1 ( = 10), we used a Consensual Qualitative Research approach to interview TGNC individuals and identify common themes regarding the perceived impact of RPGs on gender identity development. TGNC individuals highlighted the influence of character customization, exploration, and the function of RPGs as safe spaces. In Study 2 ( = 100), we quantitatively explored the influence of RPG avatar customization on TGNC gender identity development. Although avatar customization was not associated with gender identity commitment, those playing RPGs with highly customizable avatars were more likely to report an impact of RPGs on their gender identity development. Content analyses reinforced Study 1 findings, indicating that RPGs, especially those with customizable avatars, can shape the gender identity journey for TGNC individuals.
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