{"title":"Rachel Kowert","description":"\u003cp\u003eRachel Kowert's work explores the intersection of psychology and digital culture, offering insightful perspectives on how video games influence social skills and human behaviour. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis grounded in research, particularly within the realms of education and social development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding video games and their impact on social competence, making them valuable for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the psychological effects of digital media.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"video-games-and-social-competence-by-rachel-kowert-9781138804265","title":"Video Games and Social Competence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their popularity, online video games have been met with suspicion by the popular media and academic community. In particular, there is a growing concern that online video game play may be associated with deficits in social functioning. Due to a lack of empirical consistency, the debate surrounding the potential impact of online video game play on a user’s sociability remains an active one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVideo Games and Social Competence\u003c\/i\u003e contributes to this debate by exploring the potential impact of online video game involvement on social competence outcomes, both theoretically and empirically. Through empirical research, Rachel Kowert examines the relationships between online video game involvement, social goals, and social skills, and discusses the underlying mechanisms of these effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608241520876,"sku":"9781138804265","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138804265-video-games-and-social-competence.jpg?v=1778192388"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachel-kowert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}