tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12677386533755796732024-03-12T21:56:05.229-07:00Contemporary Society and FacebookFreyashawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00379748386863454385noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267738653375579673.post-82323916106852075122011-06-22T07:24:00.000-07:002011-06-22T07:30:50.000-07:00The Psychology of Facebook Farming GamesI first was introduced to Facebook when I was invited by a gaming friend to see some of her family photographs. She then urged me to try some Facebook farming games partly in order to gain a new neighbour and partly with a view to persuade me to write strategy guides for these games. A year later, I regularly play two Facebook Farming games. These are the well-known 'FarmVille' and less well-known 'Fantasy Kingdoms'. <br /><br />In doing so, I have become aware of some deep-rooted psychological factors that come into play when individuals participate in these games.<br /><br />For a start, it is these games, I believe, that have bridged the initial gap between young gamers and those of the 'Baby Boomer' generation and older. Individuals who would not have contemplated the purchase of a console or handheld system for the purpose of playing games are seduced far more easily into playing a 'free' game on Facebook when friends urge them to do so.<br /><br />A few years ago, I wrote an article on gaming as a form of therapy. With the explosion of Facebook users, far more individuals now find gaming to be a successful form of therapy, whether for pain, overeating or other physical, mental or emotional disabilities.Valkyrie Hawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254933367585115694noreply@blogger.com0