On the environment-destructive probabilistic trends: a perceptual and behavioral study on video game players

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2006.09706v1
• Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:05:40 GMT
• Title: On the environment-destructive probabilistic trends: a perceptual and behavioral study on video game players
• Authors: Quan-Hoang Vuong, Manh-Toan Ho, Minh-Hoang Nguyen, Thanh-Hang Pham, Hoang-Anh Ho, Thu-Trang Vuong, and Viet-Phuong La
• Abstract summary: This study uses Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a unique case study of how video games can affect humans' environmental perceptions. A dataset of 584 observations from a survey of ACNH players has enabled us to explore the relationship between in-game behaviors and perceptions.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Currently, gaming is the world's favorite form of entertainment. Various studies have shown how games impact players' perceptions and behaviors, prompting opportunities for purposes beyond entertainment. This study uses Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH), a real-time life-simulation game, as a unique case study of how video games can affect humans' environmental perceptions. A dataset of 584 observations from a survey of ACNH players and the Hamiltonian MCMC technique has enabled us to explore the relationship between in-game behaviors and perceptions. The findings indicate a probabilistic trend towards exploiting the in-game environment despite players' perceptions, suggesting that the simplification of commercial game design may overlook opportunities to engage players in pro-environmental activities.

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