Crawford, G 2005, 'Digital gaming, sport and gender' , Leisure Studies, 24 (3) , pp. 259-270.

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Abstract

This paper has developed out of ongoing research into the associated patterns of sport and digital gaming interests and participation. Specifically here this paper presents the major findings of a questionnaire based survey distributed to undergraduate students at Sheffield’s two universities, and a number of follow up interviews. In particular, this research finds no evidence to suggest that participating in digital gaming can have a negative affect on levels of sport participation. Moreover, it argues that for some digital gaming may increase individual’s interest and knowledge of sport, and can prove for many a popular source of conversation which can cross-cut and inform conversations on sport. However, contrary to many previous studies, this research indicates that there continues to be distinct gender differences in gaming patterns.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HM Sociology Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Arts & Social Sciences > School of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences > Centre for Social Research (CSR. Salford) Colleges and Schools > College of Arts & Social Sciences Colleges and Schools > College of Arts & Social Sciences > School of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Leisure Studies
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0261-4367
Depositing User:	G Crawford
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2009 09:13
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2011 12:23
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2715

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