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A critical hit: Dungeons and Dragons as a buff for autistic people​

Abstract​

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are increasingly used in therapeutic and educational settings to improve the well-being of autistic people. This study investigated the potential of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with others while also engaging in character and world-building. Eight autistic adults were split into two groups and taken through a 6-week online Dungeons and Dragons campaign run by one of the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted to discuss how participants felt interacting in and out of the TTRPG. Several key themes were identified as important aspects of why autistic people could benefit from role-playing environments. The analysis showed that the participants felt a strong level of enjoyment from engaging in tabletop role-playing and, in many ways, experienced better social interactions during the TTRPG. The results suggested that TTRPGs can provide a safe space for autistic adults to engage in meaningful social interactions with like-minded individuals. Role-playing may also allow autistic participants to rewrite their own life stories through their characters’ adventures, leading to improved self-esteem.

Lay abstract​

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are popular hobbies that may offer specific social benefits for autistic people. This study investigated the ability of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with other autistic adults while engaging in character and world-building. A group of eight autistic adults were split into two groups and taken through a short-form online Dungeons and Dragons campaign over 6 weeks run by one of the researchers. The researcher then led a series of individual semi-structured interviews discussing how participants felt interacting in and out of the TTRPG. Several key themes were identified as important aspects of why autistic people could benefit from such an environment. Analysis showed that while real-life interactions could be challenging, in TTRPG play, they felt they experienced significantly fewer struggles. Results suggested that TTRPGs can provide a safe space environment where autistic adults can engage in productive social interactions with like-minded individuals. It also may allow autistic participants to experience ‘bleed’ or the ability to take on a new character that changes the way they feel about themselves outside of the game. Future directions for this work are discussed.

 

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A critical hit: Dungeons and Dragons as a buff for autistic people​

Abstract​

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are increasingly used in therapeutic and educational settings to improve the well-being of autistic people. This study investigated the potential of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with others while also engaging in character and world-building. Eight autistic adults were split into two groups and taken through a 6-week online Dungeons and Dragons campaign run by one of the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted to discuss how participants felt interacting in and out of the TTRPG. Several key themes were identified as important aspects of why autistic people could benefit from role-playing environments. The analysis showed that the participants felt a strong level of enjoyment from engaging in tabletop role-playing and, in many ways, experienced better social interactions during the TTRPG. The results suggested that TTRPGs can provide a safe space for autistic adults to engage in meaningful social interactions with like-minded individuals. Role-playing may also allow autistic participants to rewrite their own life stories through their characters’ adventures, leading to improved self-esteem.

Lay abstract​

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are popular hobbies that may offer specific social benefits for autistic people. This study investigated the ability of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with other autistic adults while engaging in character and world-building. A group of eight autistic adults were split into two groups and taken through a short-form online Dungeons and Dragons campaign over 6 weeks run by one of the researchers. The researcher then led a series of individual semi-structured interviews discussing how participants felt interacting in and out of the TTRPG. Several key themes were identified as important aspects of why autistic people could benefit from such an environment. Analysis showed that while real-life interactions could be challenging, in TTRPG play, they felt they experienced significantly fewer struggles. Results suggested that TTRPGs can provide a safe space environment where autistic adults can engage in productive social interactions with like-minded individuals. It also may allow autistic participants to experience ‘bleed’ or the ability to take on a new character that changes the way they feel about themselves outside of the game. Future directions for this work are discussed.

funny how countries without central banks don't have "autistic people"

must be a coincidence

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[markec]

 

[Caim]

That character looks just like the Pyro from Team Fortress 2, who is perfectly equipped to deal with Asmongold's room.

 

[ferratilis]

This guy thinks he's Paul McCartney lol

 

[Caim]

For a second I thought he joked about John Lennon getting shot.

 

[JarlFrank]

 

[PulsatingBrain]

This has great potential. Thank you for making me aware of this.

 

[Caim]

It's on Steam.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[Scrounger]

 

[Lhynn]

 

[Owl]

 

[Caim]

I'm a certified electrical engineer and I still wonder what kind of third world country America is that they have above ground electrical lines.

And holy shit those substations are a thing of nightmares.

 

[Pika-Cthulhu]

Easy to replace wooden poles, easy to service with a cherry picker crane vs digging up trenches/earthmoving machinery to get at underground cables.

 

[geno]

Extended version with not phone format.

 

[Jaedar]

Easy to replace wooden poles, easy to service with a cherry picker crane vs digging up trenches/earthmoving machinery to get at underground cables.

Easy to service, but also easy to break.

 

[Baron Dupek]

I just found out All Dogs Go to Heaven has a really bad video game and this is a real image from it

bonus

 

[ferratilis]

I'm a certified electrical engineer and I still wonder what kind of third world country America is that they have above ground electrical lines.

And holy shit those substations are a thing of nightmares.

What about Japan? It's not a third world country, yet the wires are literally everywhere.

 

[Caim]

I'm a certified electrical engineer and I still wonder what kind of third world country America is that they have above ground electrical lines.

And holy shit those substations are a thing of nightmares.

What about Japan? It's not a third world country, yet the wires are literally everywhere.

Extremely rocky ground everywhere, something that America can't claim.

 

[The Decline]

Above ground power lines have about double the lifespan of underground power lines. So while they are easier to damage, they are also far easier and quicker to fix as well as lasting far longer. Considering how big the US is, above ground power lines make more sense.

 

[Arthandas]

What about Japan? It's not a third world country, yet the wires are literally everywhere.

Same in Poland.

 

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[Kabas]

This brings rather unpleasant memories.