Inclusion and exclusion in gaming communities: a systematic review and future directions to increase inclusivity
Yossi Maaravi
IntroductionGaming engages more than 3.6 billion youth and adults worldwide. Gaming in its current form facilitates rich social exchanges through diverse platforms, transforming how participants communicate, collaborate, and build relationships. Yet despite the theoretical accessibility of gaming spaces to individuals from all backgrounds, gaming communities frequently manifest high rates of exclusionary practices. The high rates of social exclusion undermine gaming’s promise as an inclusive dom