JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports from Georgia State University Advance Knowledge in Psychology of Popular Media (Self-simming While Black: Examining a Petition To Improve Black Representation In Sims 4).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 424 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study conducted at Georgia State University examined the underrepresentation of dark-skinned/Black characters in The Sims 4 video game and the strategies players use to address this issue. The research highlighted player-authored game modifications and custom content as a partial solution, but emphasized that this places the burden of fixing underrepresentation on players rather than the game's publisher. The study discusses implications for self-representation and diversity in gaming media, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues in popular media. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/11, p424
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:180598656
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