Research reveals game avatars offer safe alternatives for exploring and expressing gender identities
Phys.org • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A new research review indicates that videogame avatars can provide safer alternatives for transgender and gender diverse individuals to explore and express their gender identities, according to Phys.org.
Lindy Score Breakdown
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Age (0-35)
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Velocity (0-40)
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Phys.org
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8 unique
Total Score85/100
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