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“Creating avatars definitely helped with socially transitioning in that it helped me understand who I am and how I want to be referred to. Creating avatars essentially helped me test the waters of coming out to people online and see how they respond before doing it IRL [in real life].”
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“Creating avatars definitely helped with socially transitioning in that it helped me understand who I am and how I want to be referred to. Creating avatars essentially helped me test the waters of coming out to people online and see how they respond before doing it IRL [in real life].”
To quote a participant in this study, (Cont.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
To quote a participant in this study, (Cont.)
But why exactly would these youths express themselves this way? A frequent reason for this is that they can utilize video game avatars as a means to receive validation about their preferred gender, or use these avatars so they can experiment with their gender expression.
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
But why exactly would these youths express themselves this way? A frequent reason for this is that they can utilize video game avatars as a means to receive validation about their preferred gender, or use these avatars so they can experiment with their gender expression.
the authors dive in depth into how the usage of video game avatars can allow for one to express themselves in a low stakes environment, free from the outside influence of those who would engage in bad faith.
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
the authors dive in depth into how the usage of video game avatars can allow for one to express themselves in a low stakes environment, free from the outside influence of those who would engage in bad faith.
In the aptly named article, 'You Can't Be Deadnamed in a Video Game': Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents' Use of Video Game Avatar Creation for Gender-Affirmation and Exploration, (Cont.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
In the aptly named article, 'You Can't Be Deadnamed in a Video Game': Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents' Use of Video Game Avatar Creation for Gender-Affirmation and Exploration, (Cont.)
In these trying times, oftentimes these youths will turn to video games as a way to express themself in ways they cannot offline.
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
In these trying times, oftentimes these youths will turn to video games as a way to express themself in ways they cannot offline.
As frequently said in this recent article, oftentimes one would not perform to expectations based on preconceived notions about what someone is like on the other side of the screen. And when this person doesn’t meet their expectations, vitriol and harassment often follows.
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
As frequently said in this recent article, oftentimes one would not perform to expectations based on preconceived notions about what someone is like on the other side of the screen. And when this person doesn’t meet their expectations, vitriol and harassment often follows.
As BigTrouble puts it, “In a game like Overwatch, I would say [harassment] starts when other people are able to identify something about you that they’re not able to identify about the rest of the team.”
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
As BigTrouble puts it, “In a game like Overwatch, I would say [harassment] starts when other people are able to identify something about you that they’re not able to identify about the rest of the team.”
... but I find the people aren’t actively harassed or assaulted for being different races ... generally I think the people within those spaces are going to be the people who are sort of in on it and enjoying the jokes. Obviously, I’m sure people are going to be hurt by it.”
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
... but I find the people aren’t actively harassed or assaulted for being different races ... generally I think the people within those spaces are going to be the people who are sort of in on it and enjoying the jokes. Obviously, I’m sure people are going to be hurt by it.”
To quote FrostFireMonk, a participant in this study, “I think with the general culture of dark humor that can easily be construed as racism .... So, there’s quite a common culture of gaming communities using jokes that have racial slurs in them (cont.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
To quote FrostFireMonk, a participant in this study, “I think with the general culture of dark humor that can easily be construed as racism .... So, there’s quite a common culture of gaming communities using jokes that have racial slurs in them (cont.)
In the article,Virtually Masculine: Queer Men’s Experiences With Harassment in Online Video Games, the authors go in depth on what starts as light “jokes” and jabs at others in online spaces, quickly turns into reinforcement of negative stereotypes about “other” men.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
In the article,Virtually Masculine: Queer Men’s Experiences With Harassment in Online Video Games, the authors go in depth on what starts as light “jokes” and jabs at others in online spaces, quickly turns into reinforcement of negative stereotypes about “other” men.
To quote a participant, “Being perceived entirely as female is validating. Like, being seen as totally female and not having to deal with people questioning or messing up who I am is a relief.” Experiences such as these are desperately needed by transgender youths.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
To quote a participant, “Being perceived entirely as female is validating. Like, being seen as totally female and not having to deal with people questioning or messing up who I am is a relief.” Experiences such as these are desperately needed by transgender youths.
This study was conducted through individual interviews with youths that fall under the transgender umbrella. A common theme echoed throughout the participants of this study was that not having to worry about whether or not the video game characters would perceive them as their preferred gender.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This study was conducted through individual interviews with youths that fall under the transgender umbrella. A common theme echoed throughout the participants of this study was that not having to worry about whether or not the video game characters would perceive them as their preferred gender.
When other participants were filling out a survey as part of this study, it was frequently answered that they utilized avatar customization as a way to affirm their gender identity.
#Transgender #Gaming #Youth
doi.org/10.1080/1936...
#Transgender #Gaming #Youth
doi.org/10.1080/1936...
“You can’t be deadnamed in a video game”: Transgender and gender diverse adolescents’ use of video game avatar creation for gender-affirmation and exploration
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents experience mental health challenges at higher rates than cisgender peers due to a combination of minority stress and gender dysphoria. Many TGD yout...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
When other participants were filling out a survey as part of this study, it was frequently answered that they utilized avatar customization as a way to affirm their gender identity.
#Transgender #Gaming #Youth
doi.org/10.1080/1936...
#Transgender #Gaming #Youth
doi.org/10.1080/1936...
To quote one participant, “I just like playing video games with like guy avatars and that’s what made me like realize I was trans. And I picked my name the first time when I played Persona 5. I named that character [affirmed name] and that’s how I found out that that’s the name I wanted."
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
To quote one participant, “I just like playing video games with like guy avatars and that’s what made me like realize I was trans. And I picked my name the first time when I played Persona 5. I named that character [affirmed name] and that’s how I found out that that’s the name I wanted."