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Japanese Researcher Study Indicates RPGs Effective for Helping People on the Autism Spectrum
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Hawke Robinson
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Jun 20, 2015
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Others' research,
Peer Reviewed: Unconfirmed,
pdd / asd / autism spectrum,
Social Skills Development through RPG,
Disabilities,
therapeutic rpg,
research,
Youth,
rpg for therapy,
Peer Reviewed,
blog posting,
Effects of RPG
Japanese researcher, Kohei Kato, has shown promising measurable results using role-playing games to improve the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum...
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Notes from experiments on RPG optimization (Standard Non-therapeutic/education settings)
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by
Hawke Robinson
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Jun 20, 2015
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Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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Full Text,
hawke robinson,
Gamer Floater hypothesis,
Gender / Sex related topics,
Gender Bias,
Social Skills Development through RPG,
correlative research,
FAQs / Frequently Asked Questions,
research,
anecdote,
blog posting,
RPG Research Essay,
RPG Research Project Updates,
causal study(ies)
Here is a summary of many observations I have made through various experiments in trying to optimize the RPG experience. These are based both on observations (most of which include thousands of hours of recorded RPG sessions), verbal feedback, and formal assessment forms from participants. Scores of variables were taken into consideration and repeatedly tweaked to try to find some level of causal changes, but at this stage are probably only at best correlative, in the enjoyment levels of participants. There are plenty of potential confounds here, and so every statement should have that taken into consideration that these should be further researched with more rigorous techniques. However, implementation of these observations does seem to have lead to consistently higher assessment & observation scores. I hope others find this useful for trying to optimize your own RPG setting. This was a non-therapeutic and non-educational setting, it was only for standard leisure activity of tabletop role-playing games.
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Amalgamation of News Coverage, Panels, Q&A, Hangouts, Broadcasts, Interviews, & Presentations on RPG Research Studies on the Effects of RPG, and RPG used for Therapy & Education by Hawke Robinson
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Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
Conference,
schizoid / schizophrenic,
therapeutic role-playing game,
RPG Market,
correlative research,
rpg for education,
suicide / suicidal,
video,
role-play,
Convention,
blog posting,
sociological / sociology,
Presentation,
questionnaire,
gender bias,
Language learning,
Effects of RPG,
rpg research website,
research,
blog,
sasquan,
stereotype(s) disproved,
recreation therapy,
stereotype propagation,
News,
therapeutic recreation,
RPG Research Project Updates,
public meeting,
hangout,
pdd / asd / autism spectrum,
anecdote,
RPG and psychiatric disorders,
Computer gaming/gamers tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons - D&D,
Youth,
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rpg for therapy,
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LARP,
RPG Research Presentation,
TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury,
RPG Research Interview,
MMORPG - Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game,
interview / media mention,
Learning disorders/disabilities (LD),
Social Skills Development through RPG,
Stigma,
RPG Research Essay,
recreational therapy,
Role-Playing Gaming Therapeutic Recreation Handbook of Practice,
73rd world science fiction convention
It has been a VERY busy 10 months. we have spoken at many conventions/conferences, sat on panels, provided presentations, been in live Q&A chat session, and had many interviews. All about the effects of role-playing games, and their use to achieve therapeutic and educational goals for many different populations. Here is a listing of all these in one location for your convenience...
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Pax Video: RPG for Youth Skill Development
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by
Hawke Robinson
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Jun 20, 2015
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archived article,
blog,
Others' research,
PAX,
Social Skills Development through RPG,
therapeutic role-playing game,
therapeutic rpg,
Youth,
video,
Convention,
blog posting,
Presentation
A recently formed organization (2013) roughly in the Seattle area (Kirkland, Washington more specifically), called Wheelhouse Workshop, spoke at this year's PAX Prime. Here is a video of their discussion about using role-playing games to help develop skills for teenagers...
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1999 - Through The Looking Glass: An Exploration of the Interplay between Player and Character Selves in Role-Playing Games
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jan 13, 2016
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last modified
Nov 05, 2023 10:27 AM
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archived article,
Others' research,
Experience/Effect: Bleed,
Social Skills Development through RPG,
Aspect: Empathy,
Potential RPG Research Question,
Archive,
Material to read
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.
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Full Text Documents Waiting for permission to publish publicly
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DUNGEONS OF THE MIND: TABLETOP RPGS AS SOCIAL THERAPY
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by
Hawke Robinson
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Jun 20, 2015
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Discipline: RPGT (Role-Playing Game Therapy),
recreation therapy,
Discipline: Sociology,
Social Skills Development through RPG,
Effects of RPG,
sociological / sociology,
therapeutic role-playing game,
Discipline: Education / Formal Classroom Setting,
News,
therapeutic recreation,
interview / media mention,
pdd / asd / autism spectrum,
Disabilities,
hawke robinson,
therapeutic rpg,
Others' research,
rpg for therapy,
archived article,
PTSD & Trauma,
TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury,
RPG Research Interview,
Discipline: Psychology,
Learning disorders/disabilities (LD),
Wheelhouse Workshop, Adam Johns, Adam Davis,
recreational therapy,
Role-Playing Gaming Therapeutic Recreation Handbook of Practice,
Discipline: TR/RT
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!
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