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 […]
Gambling on Twitch & Playing Video Games | S3: E1
This week, The Gaming Persona reflects on the September 2022 policy update for Gambling on Twitch Streams. Dr. Gameology taps into his past as the Clinical Director for statewide gambling treatment in Florida to shed light on the ways this impacts people requiring treatment in order to search for a pathway back to being their […]
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 […]
How Do Avatars Create Our Social MMO Experience?
MMO games are some of the most interactive and social online experiences around. Since their invention in the 1990s, these games have allowed users to create digital avatars that represent themselves within the game world. Many of the most popular titles in video game history include the element of character creation. From Everquest, World of […]
S2: E31 | Resident Evil and Survival Horror
Dr. Gameology reviews the Resident Evil franchise with Jenny and Gene. Research on problem solving and decision making is introduced to further the discussion of positive elements, even in games where players are running for their lives more than they are choosing to fight. Listen to the podcast here: Gaming Library: Resident Evil, 13 Sentinels: […]
Player Types in Video Games: A Beginner’s Guide
There are many types of online video gamers. Some people might be surprised to learn that there is more than one type of gamer. Different playing styles exist, and each has their own quirks and preferences. In this post, we will explore the different types of online gamers. We will discuss who they are, what they like to do, and why they play the way they do. So whether you’re a first-time parent wondering what kind of games to buy your kid or a psychologist trying to understand video games for geek therapy ideas, read on. Everyone can level up once we find what helps us connect better to the challenges in our games!
Gaming motivations, player type – Let’s talk about out what your gamer profile is!
Explaining Psychological Flow Using Video Games
Gamers know the feeling of psychological flow all too well. Here, we explore what it is and how it affects our enjoyment of video games.
