Revealing the Tifa’s Archetype: A Final Fantasy VII Analysis
Exploring Tifa Lockhart’s Archetype: The Caregiver of Final Fantasy VII Tifa Lockhart is one of the most enduring characters in gaming history. From her debut in the original Final Fantasy VII to her stunning appearances in the Remake and Rebirth, Tifa has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. But what makes her so compelling? Beyond […]
Unraveling Perfectionism in the Gaming World
Can your gaming experience be affected by your personal insecurities? Have you ever pondered the psychological implications behind your in-game choices? This episode addresses the impact of perfectionism and imposter syndrome on gamers, probing deep psychological layers of personal quests, from the gallant worlds of Magic the Gathering to the intricate narratives of Final Fantasy […]
The Intriguing Metaphor of the Health Bar in Video Games
As technology continues to advance, video games are becoming more than just a source of entertainment. In fact, they can be a powerful tool for understanding and managing our mental health. One intriguing metaphor found in many popular video games is the concept of the health bar – a visual representation of how much energy […]
Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast | S3:E17
Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast – Reflections and Projections We have made it to Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona podcast! Join us while we celebrate the show’s past success and future potential. The three hosts – Dr. Gameology / Dr. Daniel Kaufmann, Jenny Lebron, and Gene Wong – reflect on where the […]
S2: E33 | Video Games Do NOT Reduce Wellbeing
The Gaming Persona explores the concept of Video Games and Well-Being. This week, we review a recent publication by Vuorre et al. (2022) which found no significant reduction in wellbeing due to gameplay patterns. Dr. Gameology talks with Jenny and Gene to uncover what it is about video games that works for their week, and […]
Pokémon and Progression: A Lesson in Mental Health
This Mental Health Moment is a direct tie-in to the chapter written by Dr. Gameology in The Psychology of Pokémon, Available Now! Chapter 16 – Learning to Be the Very Best: The Trainer’s Journey by Dr. Daniel A. Kaufmann All right, we are back at Twitch.tv/DrGameology, and I am setting the timer to have […]
Final Fantasy XIV Samurai Mental Health Strategies
Ever wondered how video games can help with our mental health? This streaming moment from the Dr. Gameology Twitch channel reviews the way we play the Samurai class in #FFXIV, and the best ways to use this as a metaphor for some of our most important goals in life. Watch and Listen to this Mental […]
Emotional Support Animals in Games: Mental Health Moment
Join us for a recap from one of our best streaming moments in 2020. Stream moment occurred live on Twitch.tv/DrGameology while playing The Last of Us: Part 2. Hi everyone! This is Dr. Gameology, Dr. Kaufmann if you know me from my classrooms and this is the mental health moment from my first stream […]
Healthy Gaming: Tips to Gaining EXP on Your Best Timeline
We all know that gaming can be a great way to relieve stress and have some fun. If we game in healthy ways, it can be a boon for our mental health. However, if we’re not careful, it can also become an unhealthy habit. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips for creating healthy […]
Mental Health Moment: Thinking About Maslow & Playing The Last of Us part 2
Video games can give us amazing opportunities to explore emotional experiences like despair and survival in a way that can also help us understand our most essential human needs for pursuing existential success! Maslow in Video Games: This Mental Health Moment video covers a moment from Dr. Gameology’s Twitch stream where the characters are facing […]
