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Studying Youth Well-Being Through Minecraft Digital Construction: A Visual and Thematic Study
L Cousin Cabrolier1, L Duconget2, P Martin3
1AP-HP. Nord-Université Paris Cité, Hôpital Universitaire Robert Debré, Unité d'épidémiologie Clinique, Inserm, Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, ECEVE UMR 1123, Inserm, Faculté de Médecine, Paris, France.
Summary
Adolescent gamers in Minecraft prioritized social connection and healthy lifestyles, using digital games to represent well-being. This study showcases gaming as a valid research tool for understanding youth perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Digital media studies
- Adolescent psychology
- Game-based research
Background:
- Traditional research methods may not fully capture adolescent perspectives.
- Digital games offer innovative platforms for studying youth experiences.
- Understanding adolescent well-being is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adolescent gamers' conceptualizations of well-being.
- To utilize Minecraft as a novel research instrument.
- To assess adolescent well-being through a digital construction challenge.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 12 participants from a French streaming community.
- Employed a mixed-methods approach: visual and thematic analysis.
- Utilized the UN H6+ framework for analyzing well-being domains.
Main Results:
- Social connectedness and healthy lifestyle were dominant well-being themes (7/12 constructions).
- Communal spaces and health-promoting environments were frequently depicted.
- Learning and safety domains were moderately represented; agency was minimal.
Conclusions:
- Digital games can be effective tools for youth research.
- Young gamers emphasize social and physical aspects of well-being.
- Findings challenge negative stereotypes associated with gaming.
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