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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Not All Games ‘Are Created Equal’: Our Content Analysis of Video Games of Different Genres Shows Differences in Moral Themes and Dilemmas

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Developmental

  • Gaillot Andre
  • Marina Klimenko
    University of Florida
  • Kevin Kapadia
    University of Florida
  • Virendrasinh Chudasama
    University of Florida

Abstract

Results of our content analyses of most popular video games suggest that action-adventure games include more moral and immoral themes while role-playing games offer more moral dilemmas. Our presentation will also report on the frequencies and different types of moral dilemmas.

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