The Gaming Persona

Daniel Kaufmann Ph.D. | Dr. Gameology
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May 3, 2022 • 1h 17min

It's All About the Game & How You Play It

Send us Fan MailFor this episode, Dr. Gameology and Jenny review the variables being measured by a different motivation scale used by psychologists to understand gaming motivations. Metaphorical connections are shared relating to how we play Elden Ring from a place of confidence or from a place of fear. A special mention goes out to the moment Doc recites the lyrics to Triple H's entrance theme and what it has meant to him as a wrestling fan and as a therapist all of these years.Finally, the episode reviews the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria for Video Game Disorder and connects this with a specific study that indicated being male and having school behavior issues are two significant risk factors in their analysis for fulfilling all three criteria for this mental health disorder. In true Gaming Persona fashion, Doc and Jenny continue to share life experiences on where these ideas work as well as in which situations they may not be accomplishing their overall goals of maintaining a health-centered world.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Apr 8, 2022 • 56min

Life Satisfaction Scores and Gaming

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the Satisfaction with Life Scale and how we display our answers to the questions through the way we play (or think about) different kinds of video games.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Mar 25, 2022 • 57min

Finding the Right D.O.S.E of Happiness in Gaming

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology and Jenny talk about 4 different kinds of happiness chemicals and how each of them actually fit into the reward experience of playing video games.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Mar 7, 2022 • 58min

Re-Enchanting Geekdom with @SuperPwrToolkit

Send us Fan MailThe Gaming Persona is joined by  Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu from psychologyforgeeks.com and @SuperPwrToolkit to explore her gaming motivation profile, how social media posts have become a form of self care, and the role of fandoms in positive mental health in people's lives.To find more of Elizabeth's work, visit:https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/https://www.facebook.com/superpwrtoolkithttps://twitter.com/SuperpwrtoolkitSupport the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Mar 1, 2022 • 51min

Glaring Responsibly as a White Mage in FFXIV

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology and Jenny reflect on their Ordinary World and share more concepts on Social Capital, delving into the mental health lessons we can absorb when playing healing classes such as the White Mage in Final Fantasy XIV Online.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Feb 21, 2022 • 54min

Chores and Game Structures

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology & Jenny review several research publications to construct a conversation on how structural game characteristics determine how a player is going to play the game itself.  Perhaps deep engagement in video games is more a manifestation of the player's drive for social capital, fulfilling the goals inherent in their personality, or other completely reasonable things. Continue the Journey friends!Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Feb 7, 2022 • 43min

Our Mental Health Flawless Victory with Mortal Kombat

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology and Jenny review their gaming session of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and the tips they came away with for successful mental health planning from this game. Favorite characters, impact of the franchise on each of them from childhood until now, and the ability to course correct and learn from past errors all get time in the discussion to shine.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Jan 21, 2022 • 47min

Being A Guardian - Interview with Matt & Dr. Goku from Guardians Mental Health

Send us Fan MailThe Gaming Persona welcomes 2 friends from Guardians Mental Health onto the show! This episode we explore the implications of Para-Social Relationships, the needs of streamers related to the mental health of themselves and their viewers, how to survive being a Blueberry, and how cool Destiny is!!Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 13min

Avatar Relationships (Panel Preview for CFCC 2022)

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology and Jenny shared a overview of their Ordinary World's and are getting ready for a panel on character creation and the Ideal Self at Central Florida Comic-Con. Together, they explore the 4 styles of avatar connection and form a personal hypothesis of which ones they subscribe to in their MMO gaming.Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!
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Dec 27, 2021 • 51min

Triple-Red Shell Life - Mental Health Tips from Mario Kart

Send us Fan MailDr. Gameology and Jenny drift into the holiday season with a discussion of how hard Mario Kart can be on our goals to develop GRIT. If you want a mental health shortcut, the 7 Gaming Persona tips for positive mental health and grit from Mario Kart are provided in the Ascent segment. Have a great holiday everyone, and thanks for listening!Continue the Journey!!!Support the showIf you would like to support the show and help us unlock additional possibilities for future episodes and projects, this can now be done through Patreon!You can watch us play games LIVE and join our communities to get more connection from every episode:DrGameology on Twitch - Continue the Journey LIVE in 2025!! MarcusB814 on YouTube - BOOMBASubscribe on YouTube for more content on the Psychology of Gaming or Follow on Twitch to catch the Live Streams! For more info, check out DrGameology.com!More Links Here!Thanks for Listening, and Continue The Journey!

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