Groups and goblins: the social and civic impact of an online game.: An article from: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media

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From the author: A 1-month panel study of an immersive online video game investigated its social and civic impact. The data revealed mixed effects: Although the game led to an improved global outlook and some online community improvements, some kinds of existing friendships eroded and the most social players became more insular. Family interactions were unaffected. News media use was unaffected, but entertainment media were displaced. A decline in face-to-face interactions was detected and described as "cocooning." The results are discussed, along with their implications for theory and for the study of both video games and the Internet more broadly.

Citation Details
Title: Groups and goblins: the social and civic impact of an online game.
Author: Dmitri Williams
Publication:Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 50 Issue: 4 Page: 651(20)

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