APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Pixelated Profiles: A Video Game Character Trait Analysis
- Amanda Jones
Texas State University - Christopher Gonzales
University of Texas at San Antonio - Jorge Rincon
Texas State University - Shirley Ogletree
Texas State University
Abstract
This study examined how females and non-white video game character are misrepresented in video games. Results support both hypotheses: females, Hispanics and Asians are highly underrepresented in video games. Black and female characters are more likely to show at least one potentially harmful stereotype.
Gender Issues/Sex Roles
