Video game integration: Narrative therapy and It Takes Two as it effects relational satisfaction
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Armes, Ph.D.
Presentation Type
Event
Project Type
Research proposal
Primary Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
Description
This study explores the bridge between the video game "It Takes Two" with Narrative Therapy in enhancing couples' satisfaction. "It Takes Two", a game designed to promote positive couple interactions through various themes, including conflict resolution, communication and understanding, collaboration, and perspective and empathy, paired with Narrative Therapy, which encourages the exploration of stories and preferred narratives. This approach seeks to create an engaging environment for couples to draw awareness towards and strengthen their interpersonal relationship dynamics. Through the integration of video games and the therapeutic process, this study aims to provide an immersive experience for couples that can help foster growth in a unique way. The research can provide large contributions to playful approaches around relationship dynamics, while also highlighting narrative therapy’s potential effectiveness with relationship outcomes.
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Video game integration: Narrative therapy and It Takes Two as it effects relational satisfaction
This study explores the bridge between the video game "It Takes Two" with Narrative Therapy in enhancing couples' satisfaction. "It Takes Two", a game designed to promote positive couple interactions through various themes, including conflict resolution, communication and understanding, collaboration, and perspective and empathy, paired with Narrative Therapy, which encourages the exploration of stories and preferred narratives. This approach seeks to create an engaging environment for couples to draw awareness towards and strengthen their interpersonal relationship dynamics. Through the integration of video games and the therapeutic process, this study aims to provide an immersive experience for couples that can help foster growth in a unique way. The research can provide large contributions to playful approaches around relationship dynamics, while also highlighting narrative therapy’s potential effectiveness with relationship outcomes.
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