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Thesis topic proposal
 
Zsolt Demetrovics
Ágnes Zsila
Psychological investigation of toxic behaviors in online multiplayer video games

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
psychology
Doctoral School of Psychology

Thesis supervisor: Ágnes Zsila
co-supervisor: Zsolt Demetrovics
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ELTE PPK PDI
Abbreviation of location of studies: PDI


Description of the research topic:

"Toxic behaviors are aggressive behaviors in online multiplayer video games which put the individual and the teamwork at disadvantage (e.g., cheating, aiding the enemy). These behaviors deteriorate players’ gaming experience, and can be associated with negative mental health and behavioral consequences in affected players. The proposal involves the exploration of motivational background of aggressive behaviors among players, studying the differences and similarities between toxicity and cyberbullying, and investigating mental health and social behaviors of affected players.

Co-supervision with Prof. Zsolt Demetrovics."

Required language skills: angol
Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2024-05-15


2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).

 
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