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RPG Research Projects History List
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Hawke Robinson
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published
Apr 30, 2018
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last modified
May 01, 2018 10:47 AM
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RPG Research Project Roadmap / Goals,
RPG Research Goal,
RPG Research Project Updates
While we have posted textual and photo lists of the history of RPG Research at a high level, we haven't created an organized list, in timeline approach, of the actual research we've performed since 1983.
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The RPG Research Project Specific Archives
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Early theory thoughts - Overview
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
May 05, 2005
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last modified
Aug 17, 2015 02:51 AM
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Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
research,
blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Project Updates
Just the general overview theory I have about participation in RPGs. These ideas will be tested as I work out more detailed hypotheses to test these concepts for validity...
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About The RPG Research Project Community Website (All on one page).
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admin
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last modified
Aug 14, 2017 09:25 PM
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RPG Research Goal,
RPG Research Project Updates
This community-focused website began with efforts, starting initially around 1985, and advancing since 2004, to identify the effects of role-playing games upon participants. Furthermore research efforts consider the potential uses of RPGs as intervention modalities to achieve educational and therapeutic goals for diverse populations. RPG Research is loose consortium of contributors and completely volunteer-run.
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Significant Progress on Paperwork for Pilot Research Study Using RPGs Within the Constraints of a University Setting
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
May 09, 2018
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last modified
Jul 24, 2020 01:06 AM
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Discipline: Neuroscience,
Setting: Academic/Classroom: College/University,
Population: Adults,
Aspect: Memory,
RPG Format: Tabletop,
blog posting,
causal study(ies),
Function: Memory,
Potential RPG Research Question,
Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
research,
Function: Cognition,
News,
Goal: Intrinsic motivation for learning,
Aspect: Cognition,
RPG Research Project Updates,
RPG Research Project Roadmap / Goals,
Discipline: Cognitive Neuroscience,
hawke robinson,
Discipline: Education / Formal Classroom Setting,
rpg for education
Significant progress made today in the paperwork process for putting together the study on "Efficacy Assessment of Role-playing Games as an Instructional Technique within the Constraints of a University Academic Setting from the Neuropsychology Perspective"...
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Health and obesity rates of different types of role-playing gamers? LARP, Computer-based, Tabletop.
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by
Hawke Robinson
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Oct 24, 2012
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 10:19 PM
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blog,
Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
blog posting
Another variable to consider when researching different RPG medium participants (LARP, Computer-based, Tabletop) is the physical health and conditioning of role-playing gamers...
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Cooperative RPG Versus Competitive RPG
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Hawke Robinson
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published
Oct 24, 2012
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 10:23 PM
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Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
blog posting
Tabletop role-playing games are generally speaking a cooperative play situation (of course there are exceptions). LARP and video-game-based "RPG" are generally competitive. Does changing tabletop RPGs to more competitive approaches impact any of the potential therapeutic value compared to "normal" cooperative role-playing gaming?
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Any causal differences on participants between heroic versus evil campaigns?
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Oct 24, 2012
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 10:25 PM
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blog,
Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
blog posting
If there are indicators that role-playing games have a causal impact on participants, attempt to determine if there are any differentiations in impact on test subjects between "heroic" and "evil" game campaign settings.
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Demographic idiosyncrasies of role-playing gamers
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Oct 22, 2012
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 10:35 PM
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blog,
Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
blog posting
Goal 4, determine/validate if there are any correlative demographic idiosyncrasies in variables found between intensely dedicated role-playing gamers, more casual but experienced role playing gamers, and the general population.
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Goal 3 - Evaluate what, if any, of the notable correlative data has any causal relationship
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Oct 22, 2012
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 10:36 PM
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blog,
Effects of RPG,
RPG Research Goal,
blog posting
Determine if the correlative tests indicating significant differences in role-playing gamers from the general populace, are a causal result of their participation in role-playing games? ...
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Game Master Therapist & Game Master Instructor
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Nov 05, 2005
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last modified
Aug 14, 2015 04:51 PM
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filed under:
blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
If indicated viable from the research results of all the previous steps, define the requirements for a Game Master Therapist (GMT) or Game Master Instructor (GMI) in applying a role-playing game therapeutic or educational module.
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