Toxicity and prosocial behaviors in massively multiplayer
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion
Dublin Core
Title
Toxicity and prosocial behaviors in massively multiplayer
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion
Subject
toxicity, prosocial behaviors, MMO games, interdependence, passion
Description
Understanding factors that predict toxic and prosocial behavior in massively multiplayer online (MMO) games has drawn a great deal of scholarly
attention. Prior work on this topic has primarily focused on individual and technological factors while overlooking the role of interpersonal dynam-
ics. To fill this gap, this study examines if and how players’ perceptions of mutual dependence and power in MMO games are related to toxicity
and prosocial behavior in games. Results from a survey of 782 Chinese game players suggest that players’ perceived power is positively related
to prosocial behavior in games. Perceived mutual dependence and power are also indirectly related to prosocial and toxic behaviors through play-
ers’ passion for games. This study has theoretical implications for scholarship on toxicity, prosocial behaviors, and gameplay, while also providing
design and policy implications for MMO games.
attention. Prior work on this topic has primarily focused on individual and technological factors while overlooking the role of interpersonal dynam-
ics. To fill this gap, this study examines if and how players’ perceptions of mutual dependence and power in MMO games are related to toxicity
and prosocial behavior in games. Results from a survey of 782 Chinese game players suggest that players’ perceived power is positively related
to prosocial behavior in games. Perceived mutual dependence and power are also indirectly related to prosocial and toxic behaviors through play-
ers’ passion for games. This study has theoretical implications for scholarship on toxicity, prosocial behaviors, and gameplay, while also providing
design and policy implications for MMO games.
Creator
Zicheng, ZhuRenwen ,Zhang, Yuren Qin
Source
https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmac017
Date
9 August 2022
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
Files
Collection
Citation
Zicheng, ZhuRenwen ,Zhang, Yuren Qin, “Toxicity and prosocial behaviors in massively multiplayer
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed June 10, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/8638.
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed June 10, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/8638.