<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities #014122005934 (2025-02-03)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top/post/5927368410"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities #014122005934 (2025-02-03)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top/post/5927368410" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-02T21:41:18Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Dorothy King" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities #014122005934 (2025-02-03)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Dorothy King", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top/post/5927368410" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-02T21:41:18Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/014122005934" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "014122005934", "abstract": "Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities #014122005934 (2025-02-03)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities", "author": "Dr. Dorothy King", "datePublished": "2025-02-02T21:41:18Z", "url": "https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top/post/5927368410" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-720071597687.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/11.jpg" alt="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" title="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Dorothy King</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-03</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Dorothy King for contributing the article "Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/8.jpg" alt="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" title="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This research examines how mobile gaming facilitates social interactions among players, focusing on community building, communication patterns, and the formation of virtual identities. It also considers the implications of mobile gaming on social behavior and relationships.</p><p>This paper explores the potential role of mobile games in the development of digital twin technologies—virtual replicas of real-world entities and environments—focusing on how gaming engines and simulation platforms can contribute to the creation of accurate, real-time digital representations. The study examines the technological infrastructure required for mobile games to act as tools for digital twin creation, as well as the ethical considerations involved in representing real-world data and experiences in virtual spaces. The paper discusses the convergence of mobile gaming, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT), proposing new avenues for innovation in both gaming and digital twin industries.</p><p>Esports, the competitive gaming phenomenon, has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, evolving into a multi-billion-dollar industry with professional players competing for lucrative prize pools in tournaments watched by millions of viewers worldwide. The rise of esports has not only elevated gaming to a mainstream spectacle but has also paved the way for new career opportunities and avenues for aspiring gamers to showcase their skills on a global stage.</p><p>Game developers are the visionary architects behind the mesmerizing worlds and captivating narratives that define modern gaming experiences. Their tireless innovation and creativity have propelled the industry forward, delivering groundbreaking titles that blur the line between reality and fantasy, leaving players awestruck and eager for the next technological marvel.</p><p>This research examines how mobile games facilitate the creation and exploration of digital identities through avatars and personalized in-game experiences. The study investigates the psychological and sociocultural effects of avatar customization, including how players express aspects of their personality, race, gender, and social identity in virtual environments. Drawing on theories of identity formation, social psychology, and media studies, the paper explores how mobile games can influence players' self-concept, self-esteem, and social interactions both within and outside of game worlds. 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