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Communication Research, Vol. 31, No. 5, 499-523 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0093650204267930
© 2004 SAGE Publications

Sex Differences in Video Game Play:

A Communication-Based Explanation

Kristen Lucas

John L. Sherry

Department of Communication at Michigan State University

In this study, we examined gender differences in video game use by focusing on interpersonal needs for inclusion, affection, and control, as well as socially constructed perceptions of gendered game play. Results of a large-scale survey (n = 534) of young adults’ reasons for video game use, preferred game genres, and amount of game play are reported. Female respondents report less frequent play, less motivation to play in social situations, and less orientation to game genres featuring competition and three-dimensional rotation. Implications for game design are discussed.

Key Words: video games • sex differences • FIRO • uses and gratifications


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