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Game Master Therapist & Game Master Instructor
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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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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Create Adventure Modules for Specific Client Needs, such as PTSD, Depression, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery, and others
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Experiment with creating “adventure modules” specifically designed to address targeted population needs such as socialization issues between different groups.
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Why Do Tabletop RPGs Have Such a Gender Ratio Imbalance? What Can Be Done to Improve the Balance?
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog,
gender bias,
blog posting
This topic has come up so many times in so many locations, I wanted to try to (eventually) get enough insights, to begin having some direction for some targeted research to attempt some kind of genuine answer. Until then, just some thoughts and suggestions about the possible reasons why, and also suggestions as to what might help bring more balance?
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"Knock it off" Shows and Writers Still Perpetuating Negative RPG Gamer Stereotypes, Even in Webisodes
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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Potential RPG Research Question,
MMORPG - Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game,
research,
blog,
stereotype propagation,
blog posting
As Mike Rugnetta, host of the PBS Idea Channel, said to the writers of Big Bang Theory, that keep perpetuating all the negative stereotypes about role-playing gamers, "Knock it off." A challenge to writers to try something different.
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Update correlative and meta-research information regarding role-playing gamers
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Most of the existing research on role-playing gamers is dated from the 1980's and early 1990's. As an initial significant first step for the RPG Research Project, bring the correlative and meta-analysis data up to date.
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Abstract - Encounters at the Imaginal Crossroads: An Exploration of the Experiences of Women in Role-playing Games
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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research
This is a doctoral thesis by Christopher J. Dyszelski, Candidate for the Degree: Doctor of Philosophy. This study was a critical, archetypal, feminist ethnography and psychological inquiry into the experiences of women in tabletop role-playing gaming and its culture.
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Environmental Impact on Role-playing Gamers
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Determine ideal environmental settings for role-playing game sessions, and if various settings have different effects on the therapeutic or educational impact of role-playing gaming.
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Determine if Different RPG Campaign Settings Have Different Therapeutic and Educational Effects on Participants
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Within a specific genre, determine if different campaign settings have any measurable differences in specific therapeutic or educational influences on participants.
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Compare Therepeutic and Educational Differences Between Different RPG Genres
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Determine if different role-playing game genres have any measurable differences.
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Apply Neuro-imaging Scans Comparing Role-playing Gamers to Non-gamers.
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by
Hawke Robinson
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published
Jun 20, 2015
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last modified
Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM
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filed under:
blog,
blog posting,
RPG Research Goal
Looking not just for real-time neurological activity during game sessions, but also if any significant long term changes are indicated in brain activity patterns, or even any physiological differences compared to control groups (such as those who have never participated in role-playing gaming).
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