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The Emotional Work of Family Negotiations in Digital Play Space: Searching for Identity, Cooperation, and Enduring Conflict
- Source :
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American Journal of Play . Fall 2018 11(1):104-131. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Computer game play has been criticized for disrupting family life by some who claim digital fantasy play alienates individuals from everyday interactions, even as others hold that such play increases sociability among players and their families. The authors argue that the truth about game play is more complex. They draw on research using participant observations and interviews with players about a well-known massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "World of Warcraft" and examine the struggle within families about time spent playing, family responsibilities, enhanced family dynamics, and the distances created by game playing.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1938-0399
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- American Journal of Play
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1200911
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative