My research interest lies in the social psychological effects of online games. Specifically, I am interested in investigating how digital self-representations influence individuals' social perception and self-perception.
Education
- MA 2011-2014 European Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou
BA 2007-2011 Editing and Publishing, Wuhan University, Wuhan
Publication
- Xiaoting Wang & Tetsuro Kobayashi (2020): Nationalism and political system justification in China: differential effects of traditional and new media, Chinese Journal of Communication, DOI: 10.1080/17544750.2020.1807372
Conference Papers
- Wang, X.T. & Kobayashi, T. (2017). Nationalism and political system justification in China: The differential effects of traditional and new media. Presented at the Digital Asia, International Communication Association (ICA) Preconference, 25/05/2017, San Diego, USA
- Wang, X.T. & Kobayashi, T. (2018). Gender self-stereotype in gaming: The effect of avatar appearance and role. Presented at the Games Everywhere Gaming Everywhere, International Communication Association (ICA) Preconference, 24/05/2018, Prague, Czech Republic
Wang, X.T. & Kobayashi, T. (2019). Experimental evidence for the effect of avatar appearance and role on gender self-stereotype in gaming. Presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), 24/05/2018–29/05/2019, Washington DC, USA
Awards
- 2014–2017 Hong Kong Government Grant
- 2018/2019 Hong Kong Government Scholarship Fund — Reaching Out Award
