Female gaming is a relatively under-researched area, and female gamers often report
experiencing harassment whilst playing online. The present study explored female …

Background: Social media is an integral part of adolescents' lives and has a strong influence
on development and wellbeing. Research examining adolescent social media use and …

Early adolescents are frequent users of online communication tools (OCTs). Yet, we have
limited knowledge about how OCTs influence this population and their friendships. We …

Supportive peer relationships are fundamental for mental health and well-being. Hence,
peers and friends are a valuable resource, especially at the time of transition from primary to …

Many adolescents play video games together with their friends for multiple hours per week.
The way in which peers play games may influence their interactions and relationship …

Although youth increasingly communicate with peers online, we know little about how
private online channels play a role in providing a supportive environment for youth. To fill …

Adolescents play video games as a social leisure activity, yet it is unclear whether peer
influences play a role in spreading violent video game exposure (VVE) and aggression. It …

Despite the steadily expanding woman player population, women face many barriers to
entering the video game industry and player community, including historical design and …

This exploratory study adopts a dynamic approach to the understanding of video-gaming
and social relationships. It examines the development of friendship ties initiated by video …

Mediatization and digitalization are trends that are increasingly affecting religious
communities and their communicative practices. While many aspects of these developments …