First & Frequent Fantasy: University Women & Gaming

By Jerry Fieldsted

This book is the official publication of a research study performed in 2014 where 52 women from the UC Merced community shared their video gaming history and playing preferences with me. Through the use of a detailed survey, separate interviews with 16 individuals, and a focus group featuring several participants, this book spotlights the reasons these women play games, and why this hobby is such a critical component of their lives.Also includes a background essay, "Beyond Good & Evil - The State of Gender and Video Games in 2013", that provides additional context on gaming and gender leading up to this research project.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08ZQ55GVP
• ISBN13: 9798713003869
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 2.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"