2016
DOI: 10.1111/jcc4.12159
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Do Men Advance Faster Than Women? Debunking the Gender Performance Gap in Two Massively Multiplayer Online Games

Abstract: Prior research on digital games illustrates a perceived gender gap in participation and

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“…Computer games are approaches that provide direct interaction with the player interface to produce visible reactions towards the game device or computer and encourage diversion, play, and competition [15]. Recently, digital games have been considered as one of the most common, fast-growing entertainment methods, raking in a universal market size of $93 billion [16]. Video games have many benefits; it improves the imagination and logical thinking of the players.…”
Section: A Digital Gamesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Computer games are approaches that provide direct interaction with the player interface to produce visible reactions towards the game device or computer and encourage diversion, play, and competition [15]. Recently, digital games have been considered as one of the most common, fast-growing entertainment methods, raking in a universal market size of $93 billion [16]. Video games have many benefits; it improves the imagination and logical thinking of the players.…”
Section: A Digital Gamesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is part of a sorting process for people to make sense of the world despite creating undesirable connotations [39]. Many types of research report that the gaming society and industry usually deal with women as enemies, labeling them with gender stereotypes, sexism, and harassment [16]. In addition, prior studies on digital games state that men play more and are better gamers than females [16].…”
Section: E Stereotyping and Gender In Digital Gamesmentioning
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