The Interaction Order of Second Life: How micro sociology can contribute to online games innovation

Eryn L Grant

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The Interaction Order of Second Life: How micro sociology can contribute to online games innovation

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The Interaction Order of Second Life: How micro sociology can contribute to online games innovation

Eryn L Grant

Proceedings of the 2009 Australian Sociological Association Conference, pp.1-20

Australian Sociological Association Conference (TASA): The Future of Sociology Australia, 2009 (Canberra, Australia, 01-Dec-2009–04-Dec-2009)

Australian Sociological Association

2009

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Abstract

Sociology

Erving Goffman

second life

interaction order

social occasion

Human Dimensions Matrix

This paper uses the virtual world Second Life (as Web 2.0 environment) to discuss how sociological theory is a relevant tool for innovation in the area of games design as a methodological strategy. Via the theories of Erving Goffman's interaction order the paper illustrates how micro studies of online interaction demonstrate active accounts of membership and complex interactivity. In order to achieve this, the paper outlines a methodological tool to assist in the application of micro sociology to Web 2.0 environments that accounts for the multiple dimensions of participation within the digital field.

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Title: The Interaction Order of Second Life: How micro sociology can contribute to online games innovation
Authors: Eryn L Grant (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Contributors: Stewart Lockie (Editor)
David Bissell (Editor)
Alastair Greig (Editor)
Maria Hynes (Editor)
David Marsh (Editor)
Larry Saha (Editor)
Joanna Sikora (Editor)
Dan Woodman (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 2009 Australian Sociological Association Conference, pp.1-20
Conference details: Australian Sociological Association Conference (TASA): The Future of Sociology Australia, 2009 (Canberra, Australia, 01-Dec-2009–04-Dec-2009)
Publisher: Australian Sociological Association
Date published: 2009
ISBN: 9780646525013
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450091602621
Output Type: Conference paper

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