Voix - Find Your Voice

Discover the in-depth world of digital gaming relationships and what it reveals about you. 👀

Ever wondered why you're so hooked on your favourite video game or why your friend's gaming habits are so different from yours? 🧐

Well, you're not alone. According to a new study, each of us has a unique digital gaming relationship, shaping how we engage and find meaning in gaming!

The world of gaming is far more complex than just controller skills and leaderboard rankings. The Digital Gaming Relationship (DGR) theory, proposed by Miikka Sokka (ref. below), dives into this complexity, exploring how each individual engages with gaming in their own unique way.🌟

The DGR theory takes into account everything from personal meanings given to gaming, internal and external influences, to the level of engagement. It's a reminder that gaming isn't just a pastime, but a complex social world with its own subtleties and nuances. 🌎

So what are the techniques for Understanding Your Gaming Relationship👇

🕹️ Reflect on your gaming habits: What games do you play and why?

🕹️ Examine your gaming history: How have your gaming preferences changed over time?

🕹️ Consider external influences: How have friends, family, or popular culture shaped your gaming experiences?


Reference 📑

Young people’s engagement with digital gaming cultures – Validating and developing the digital gaming relationship theory. Mikko Meriläinen https://doi.org/10.1016/j.entcom.2022.100538

Voix is Unmasking Online Bullies 👹

So, get this, right?
A whopping 79% of young people from Gen Alpha and Gen Z are all over social media. And here's the crazy part, only a teensy 10% would actually spill the beans to their folks if they're getting bullied online.

Can you believe that? 🤯

Now, we gotta get our ourselves ready to stand up to these online meanies.

First up, let's try getting into a bully's head. 🧠 Imagine getting an earful from a super grumpy customer. It's pretty rough, but it ain't about you, right? Same deal with these online trolls.🧌

Here's the lowdown on six traits of an online bully you should know about:

1. The insecurity shadow 🌫️
Bullies are like those funhouse mirrors, reflecting their own insecurities. They're basically standing in their own shadow. So, remember, it ain't about you, it's all about them. How pathetic!

2. Anonymity armour 🦾
The internet's like a giant costume party. Behind every mean comment is someone hiding, someone who wouldn't have the guts to say it face-to-face. Sad, really.

3. The power play 🕹️
Some trolls get a kick out of making others feel small. But it's like a cheap video game - it's lame and it doesn't last. Real strength? That's all about lifting others up.

4. The echo chamber effect 👂
Some trolls just parrot the negative stuff they've heard elsewhere. It's like a broken record, and it ain't your kid's job to fix it. Boring!

5. Misery loves company 👭
Trolls are often pretty miserable and they want others to join their pity party. But you should not RSVP (sign up) to that sad fest.

6. The jealousy jab 😡
Sometimes, it's just a plain old green-eyed monster. But remember, jealousy's like chugging poison and waiting for the other guy to get sick. Stay clear! Stay “healthy”!

Let's get these traits down and figure out how to deal with all the drama of online chats.

Stay tough and keep shining! 🌟