  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 |