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May 14, 2026SocietiesOpen Access

Beyond the Avatar: Understanding Men’s Navigation of Gaming Culture

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BTBodhi TaylorMPMatthew J. Phillips

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Overview

Qualitative study examines male gamer experiences in online environments, suggesting nuanced understanding is essential.

Key Points

  • This research explores the unique experiences of male gamers in online video gaming environments.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 Australian adult male-identifying gamers aged 18–36 years.
  • Employed Reflexive Thematic Analysis to interpret interview data.
  • Identified complex social dynamics influencing male gamer experiences, including online toxicity.
  • Highlighted that problematic behaviors are often deemed unrepresentative of the broader male gaming community.
  • Revealed identity management strategies used by participants to navigate their reputations within gaming communities.

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Taylor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0567d2a550a87e60a2006bhttps://doi.org/10.3390/soc16050160
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