Masters Theses
Date of Award
8-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Information Sciences
Major Professor
Xiaohua Zhu
Committee Members
Brian Dobreski, Wade Bishop
Abstract
Research on gaming and user experience of the general population has been abundant, but gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals’ experiences had been largely overlooked until recent years. Using a phenomenological approach, the goal of this study is to find deeper understanding of this phenomenon by exploring what gaming experiences shape the identity of the participants. The exploration of gaming and gender non-conforming experiences through interviews can fill a gap in the current literature on gaming culture regarding this specific population. By taking a closer look at this topic, patterns and themes within games may provide insight to potential resilience building activities for GNC people.
Recommended Citation
Cantrell, Yuri M., "Choice-based Games and Resilience Building of Gender Non-conforming Individuals: An Exploratory Study. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2022.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/6450
Included in
Game Design Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons, Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies Commons