A Metasynthesis on Perceptions of Sexism Among Video Game Players and the Video Game Industry

This metasynthesis suggests that sexism in online video game environments is not an isolated phenomenon and directly affects the experience of female video game players. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of further exploring the perceptions and experiences of different groups within gamer communities, in order to make progress towards a more egalitarian and diverse culture.

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Behavioral Sciences
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16030319
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Digital Games and Media
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A Metasynthesis on Perceptions of Sexism Among Video Game Players and the Video Game Industry

Vanesa Perez-Martinez, Carmen Vives-Cases, Javier Denia Mondéjar
Behavioral Sciences
Digital Games and Media
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A Metasynthesis on Perceptions of Sexism Among Video Game Players and the Video Game Industry

Vanesa Perez-Martinez, Carmen Vives-Cases, Javier Denia Mondéjar
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Abstract

This metasynthesis suggests that sexism in online video game environments is not an isolated phenomenon and directly affects the experience of female video game players. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of further exploring the perceptions and experiences of different groups within gamer communities, in order to make progress towards a more egalitarian and diverse culture.

Behavioral SciencesVol. 16(3)
University of Alicante (ES), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (ES)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
Digital Games and Media
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