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This academic work from Routledge addresses the ongoing debate about online video games and their effect on social functioning. Despite widespread popularity, online gaming has faced criticism from media and researchers concerned about potential deficits in social development. This book moves beyond inconsistent findings to provide both theoretical and empirical exploration of how video game involvement influences social competence outcomes. Drawing on rigorous research, the author examines the relationship between gaming and sociability, offering evidence-based insights into this contested topic. Ideal for scholars, researchers, and students in sociology, anthropology, and game studies seeking a comprehensive understanding of gaming's social impact.

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Addresses the debate between online video game popularity and concerns about social functioning deficits.

Provides both theoretical framework and empirical research on video game involvement and social competence.

Part of the Routledge Advances in Game Studies series for academic credibility and scholarly depth.

Explores the relationship between gaming and sociability with evidence-based findings.

Suitable for researchers, students, and academics in sociology, anthropology, and game studies.

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Release Date
15 December 2014
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17 July 2014

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