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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2019.19.6.133

Qualitative Study on Sexual Harassment in Digital Games : Applying the Grounded Theory  

Kim, Jee Yeon (Dept. of Counseling Psychology, Seoul Cyber University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.19, no.6, 2019 , pp. 133-150 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the contents and process of sexual harassment experience in digital games. We interviewed 12 Female gamers and analyzed their experiences through grounded theory. In the paradigm model, the core phenomenon was psychological confusion and influence. Various causal, contextual and interventional conditions have been identified. The strategies were 'direct and passive action', and 'anger expression'. The consequences were 'decreasing the value of game' and 'negative perception of Korean society and men'.
Keywords
Digital game; Sexual harassment; Grounded theory;
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