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Starker, Steven. “.” Hospital & Community Psychiatry, 30.1 (1979): 25-30. Rather than getting lost in fantasies, psychiatric patients generally suffer from too little fantasy. 6 pages. (1979, January).2022-12-08T23:01:47ZDocument1984 - D&D phenomenon
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Sutton, Roger (1984, November). D&D phenomenon, "In the YA Corner" column, from SLJ School Library Journal, page 82. Use of RPG in stimulating library use by youth, by a Chicago branch librarian.2022-12-08T18:48:18ZDocument1984 - Effects of simulation game play upon oral language development and internalization of locus of control among mildly handicapped adolescents
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Kallam, Michael L. (1984, May). Effects of simulation game play upon oral language development and internalization of locus of control among mildly handicapped adolescents. Oklahoma State University. Significant improvement over control group found. 88 pages.2022-12-08T18:48:29ZDocument1985 - Dungeons & Dragons as a coping strategy
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Blocksom, Rita (1985, February). Dungeons & Dragons as a coping strategy. Dragon, 15-16. Private school director examines popularity of RPG among talented/gifted students. 2 pages.2022-12-08T18:48:34ZDocument1986 - Copyrighted Subcultures: Shared Fantasy.
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Dayan, Daniel (1986). Copyrighted Subcultures: Shared Fantasy... [Book Review] American Journal of Sociology (AJS), 91 (5), March, 1219-1228.2022-12-08T23:02:15ZDocument1988 - April - An investigation into the value of fantasy role-playing games as a strategy in developing children's creative writing.
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Hall, Alex (1988, April). An investigation into the value of fantasy role-playing games as a strategy in developing children's creative writing. University of Nottingham paper on a classroom study. Gamers had a marked increase in writing ability, vocabulary, structural organization, and socialization over control group. 11 pages.2022-12-08T18:48:39ZDocument1988 - Therapy is fantasy: role-playing, healing, and the construction of symbolic order.
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Hughes, John (1988). Therapy is fantasy: role-playing, healing, and the construction of symbolic order.
Australian National University honors paper in medical anthropology on the use of RPG in the self-treatment of clinical depression. 23 pages.2023-11-05T18:27:26ZDocument1989 - Relationship between game playing and personality
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Carroll, James L. and Carolin, Paul M. (1989, June). Relationship between game playing and personality. Psychological Reports, part 1, 705-706. Simón replicated in Central Michigan University study comparing gamers to non-gamers. 2 small pages.2022-12-08T22:59:50ZDocument1990 - Alienation and the game Dungeons and Dragons
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DeRenard, Lisa A. and Kline, Linda Mannik (1990). Alienation and the game Dungeons and Dragons. Psychological Reports, 66, 1219-1222. This study examined differences in feelings of alienation between 35 active players and 35 nonplayers. Gamers diverge from peer-culture in mass media awareness, but not in more significant aspects. 4 small pages.
2022-12-08T22:59:54ZDocument1991 - RELATIONSHIP OF ROLE-PLAYING GAMES TO SELF-REPORTED CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR
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SUZANNE ABYETA AND JAMES FOREST. University of Manitoba. Psychological Reports, 1991, 69, 1187-1192. O Psychological Reports 19912022-12-08T22:59:56ZDocument1991 - Relationship of role-playing games to self-reported criminal behaviour.
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Abyeta, Suzanne and Forest, James (1991, December). Gamers are lower in criminal tendencies than rest of population.2022-12-08T22:59:59ZDocument1993 - Cyberpunk naiselle: Nainen roolipelaajana ja Roolipellissä.
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Phillips, Brian David (1995, Summer). Methodology for using RPG in English conversation classes. Games & Education, 2-3. Using RPG to develop fluency in English as second language (in Taiwan). 2 pages.2022-12-08T18:48:43ZDocument1993 - Role-playing games and the gifted student
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Cardwell, Paul, Jr. (1993). Role-playing games and the gifted student. Analysis of how RPG can be used in talented/gifted curriculum Covers a couple dozen each academic subjects and learning skills aided by these games. (This is an update of a paper submitted earlier but published in 1995: Role playing games and the gifted student. Gifted Education International, 39-46.) 8 pages.2022-12-08T18:49:48ZDocument1993 - The Impact of Unstructured Games of Fantasy and Role Playing on an Inpatient Unit for Adolescents
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Ascherman, Lee I. Menninger Clinic, Children's Division, Topeka, KS 66601. Int J Group Psychother. 1993 Jul;43(3):335-44. - The impact of unstructured games of fantasy and role playing on an inpatient unit for adolescents
Ascherman, L IView Profile. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy43.3 (Jul 1993): 335-344.2022-12-08T23:00:03ZDocument1994 - Munchkin examined
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Gribble, Nathan (1994). Munchkin examined. Interactive Fantasy (2), 101-108. Children don't play as Munchkins (a game term for hack'n'slash, disruptive players), but do play differently from adults. 8 small pages.
2023-05-08T15:10:39ZDocument1994 - Role-playing and dyslexia
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Malcolm, Andrew P. (1994). Role-playing and dyslexia. Interactive Fantasy (2), 109-112. Using the learning possible in RPG to circumvent dyslexia. 4 small pages.2022-12-08T18:50:01ZDocument1994 - Role-playing games to treat suicidal schizoid
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The Conclusion portion of Blackmon's report sums up the many possibilities that developing and establishing use of role-playing games for targeted therapeutic benefit may be able to provide for those in serious need:2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews Item1996 - Classroom games
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Millians, David (1996, Summer). Classroom games. Games & Education, page 4. Designing and using RPG in classroom curricula. 1 page.2022-12-08T18:49:00ZDocument1999 - Through The Looking Glass: An Exploration of the Interplay between Player and Character Selves in Role-Playing Games
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Author: Nicholas Yee. My main interest in RPG’s is in its interface with our individual personalities. I am interested in finding out how our personalities influence how we shape our characters or what we are trying to get out of the game. 2023-11-05T18:27:38ZDocument2001 - CAR-PGa Two surveys
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CAR-PGa (2001). Two surveys. Bonham, TX: author. The first is a 3-page questionnaire for Role-Playing Games as an Academic Subject (an ongoing project), to get RPG accepted as a valid part of contemporary culture studies on the college level. The second is a sociological survey of female gamers. 4 pages.
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2022-12-08T18:49:03ZDocument2004 - RPG: deixe a ficção abrir as portas de realidade
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Marcelo, João (2004). RPG: deixe a ficção abrir as portas de realidade. (online) . RPG in curriculum. 3 pages.
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2022-12-08T18:49:06ZDocument2004 - RPGR-A00001 An Overview of the History and Potential Therapeutic Value of Role-playing Gaming
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Role-playing gaming (RPGing) has its roots as far back as ancient history with the development of war-gaming. War-gaming is the simulation of combat strategies and tactics represented in reduced scale with various rules, often with some sort of randomizing agent such as dice or cards to add an element of “realistic” unpredictability. As long as there has been organized warfare, there appears to have been some form of war-gaming in every culture throughout history. Chess and the Chinese game Go both are very much based on war-gaming, but considered lacking by some because of the lack of unpredictability offered by “true” war-gaming using some degree of randomization.
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2022-12-08T18:53:43ZDocument2006 (Video) - RPGR-A00007-part-2 - RPG Adapted for Deaf Using ASL Flyer
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Role-Playing Gaming Adapted for the Deaf Using American Sign Language Flyer by W.A. Hawkes-Robinson2022-12-08T18:53:47ZDocument2006 - Last resort of kings: violence as a storytelling tool
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Dewar, Michael (2006, May 19). Last resort of kings: violences asa storytelling tool. Pyramid (online) . 6 pages.2022-12-08T18:49:09ZDocument2007 - RPGR-A00002 The Potential Benefits and Deficits of Role-Playing Gaming
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by W.A. Hawkes-Robinson
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Updated for Creative Commons License: 2012-09-292022-12-08T18:53:54ZDocument2011 - Design guidelines for Classroom Multiplayer Presential Games (CMPG)
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Villalta, M. ; Gajardo, I. ; Nussbaum, M. ; Andreu, J.J. ; Echeverría, A. ; Plass, J.L.
Computers & Education, 2011, Vol.57(3), pp.2039-2053 [Peer Reviewed Journal]2022-12-08T18:49:13ZDocument2011 - RPGR-A00005 Analysis of the Report “Alienation and the Game Dungeons and Dragons”
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This is an analysis of the report "ALIENATION AND THE GAME DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS" by Lisa A. Derenard and Linda Mannik Kline. Psychological Report, 1990, 66, 1219-1222. O Psychological Reports 1990. The Analysis and commentary on the report is written by W.A. Hawkes-Robinson.2022-12-08T23:00:06ZDocument2015 - Empathic Features and Absorption in Fantasy Role-Playing
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Rivers A1, Wickramasekera IE 2nd2, Pekala RJ3, Rivers JA4. Am J Clin Hypn. 2016 Jan;58(3):286-94. doi: 10.1080/00029157.2015.1103696.2022-12-08T23:00:10ZDocumentAnalysis of the Report “Alienation and the Game Dungeons and Dragons”
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One important note from this report is "role-playing gamers are 2.7 times less likely to have feelings of meaninglessness than non-gamers."2023-02-05T20:22:12ZNews ItemChris on 1988 - Therapy is fantasy: role-playing, healing, and the construction of symbolic order.
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They claim this is an unpublished paper, yet here it is. Does anyone know the history behind this? I would love to cite it for [...]2016-11-14T21:11:19ZDiscussion ItemChristian Gamers Guild FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions by Christians about Role-playing Games
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Cached from their website. Not affiliated with RPG Research in any way..."If you are Christian and concerned about Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), or other role-playing games, here is a very useful FAQ from the Christian Gamers Guild that will help address all your concerns. "2023-05-08T15:10:53ZDocumentDavid Jeffs on 1982 - Legendary creatures and small game playing culture: Medieval lore in contemporary roleplaying games
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An article on Killscreen.com, "DUNGEONS OF THE MIND: TABLETOP RPGS AS SOCIAL THERAPY" by Chris Berg was just published. It includes a range of RPG researchers and therapists from a variety of disciplines including: drama therapy, family therapy, sociology, recreation therapy / therapeutic recreation, and more!2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemEffects of Trait Hostility and Violent Video Games
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Effects of Trait Hostility, Mapping Interface, and Character Identification on Aggressive Thoughts and Overall Game Experience After Playing a Violent Video Game - Younbo Jung, PhD, Namkee Park, PhD, and Kwan Min Lee, PhD - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking2023-02-05T20:22:16ZNews ItemEmily Miki Martin on 1987 - Emotional stability pertaining to the game of Dungeons & Dragons
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Use for academic research2018-09-16T22:12:13ZDiscussion ItemEpisode 1 of The RPG Research Podcast Now Available on Patreon
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Patreon supporters can now get early access to the latest episode of The RPG Research Podcast with Hawke Robinson and John Welker!2023-02-05T20:22:19ZNews ItemEscapism and Gaming
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The arguments about "Escapism" often recur, and I recently saw someone posting about it again. This topic is addressed in the presentations at Washington State and Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association Conferences, so here is a snippet on the topic...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemFun and Function, How RPG Can Heal
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An interview from some months ago, "FUN AND FUNCTION: HOW RPGS CAN HEAL YOUR MIND AND BODY" Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kit Partin...2023-02-05T20:22:17ZNews ItemHawke Robinson on 1990 - Alienation and the game Dungeons and Dragons
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What is also notable, is that while they _may_ have been baised against the game, their research was unable to prove the claims that participation [...]2018-05-05T21:34:30ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on 1993 - The Impact of Unstructured Games of Fantasy and Role Playing on an Inpatient Unit for Adolescents
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Agreed. Research generally shows, especially for many psychiatric inpatients, the key for this modality is structure. The study does use the term state "unnstructured", and [...]2018-05-05T19:31:26ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on Effects of Trait Hostility and Violent Video Games
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Joseph Bullock-Palser Stated on Facebook: "You do know of course that none of these people have any skill in the topic. They all have their [...]2015-12-18T17:49:58ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on Effects of Trait Hostility and Violent Video Games
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Petri Lankoski replied on Facebook: " https://www.researchgate.ne[…]n_Aggression_Research" - Press CRTT to Measure Aggressive Behavior: The Unstandardized Use of the Competitive Reaction Time Task in Aggression [...]2015-12-18T17:51:47ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on Effects of Trait Hostility and Violent Video Games
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As an "interdisciplinarian" that isn't an issue to me personally/professionally, maybe others will feel otherwise. I'm more interested in discussions about the results and conclusions [...]2015-12-18T17:52:09ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on HBO's VICE Documentary Article Mentions Hawke Robinson & RPG Research - "Denmark - LARPing Is the Future of Education"
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Katherine Mahlum asked on the Therapeutic Recreation Linkedin: Any recent articles on Therapeutic Recreation in the school system? I replied with: "This isn't TRIPS, but, [...]2015-11-20T02:46:43ZDiscussion ItemHawke Robinson on Mockery of Gamers
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Indeed, not just "geeky" culture, but any "other" group.2016-05-05T23:00:02ZDiscussion Item