Taxonomy of toxic behaviors in multiplayer gaming environments

An extension of the context of peer aggression

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21882018
AutoresÁgnes Zsila (0000-0002-8291-5997, Eötvös Loránd University), Zsolt Demetrovics (0000-0001-5604-7551, Eötvös Loránd University)
Ano2025
Data de publicação2025-04-28
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Behavioral Addictions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2062-5871 • E-ISSN: 2063-5303
EditoraAkademiai Kiado Zrt. (PUBLISHER • HU)
DOI10.1556/2006.2025.00034
PMID40293817
OpenAlexW4409890858
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6
Referências citadas28

The proliferation of hostile behaviors among players in online multiplayer video games has become a growing concern in recent years. Toxic behaviors negatively impact individual and team performance, diminish game enjoyment, and risk the psychological well-being of gamers. This paper overviews current scientific knowledge on the manifestations and characteristics of this phenomenon, provides a taxonomy of the various behaviors, and outlines future research directions. The authors suggest that further research needs to focus on a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying toxicity. Prevention and intervention efforts are crucial to reduce the harms associated with engagement in toxic interactions and to improve the safety and inclusivity of online gaming environments

Aggression · Internet privacy · Multimedia · Video game · Applied Psychology · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Computer Science · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology