My PhD research endeavors delve into a realm that surpasses the limitations of binary gender constructs. With a focus on avatar customization, I explore the affordance it presents for gender expression and exploration.
Employing qualitative research methods, I attempt to investigate the intricate ways in which gender is expressed, negotiated, and experienced within these virtual realms.
︎Publications
Han, Y., & Ho, X. (2024). “More Than Just Playing a Character”: Gender Exploration and Expression in Avatar Customization. Games and Culture, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/15554120241307982
︎Research Experience
02/2025｜DiGRA Australia 2025｜Conference
Han, Y. (2025). Unlocking Gender Inclusivity: Exploring Developer Perspectives on Avatar Customization.
07/2024｜DiGRA 2024｜Conference Han, Y. (2024). The Gender Expression Influencing Factors: Understanding the Gender Expression in Avatar Customization. In Abstract Proceedings of DiGRA 2024 Conference: Playgrounds. https://doi.org/10.26503/dl.v2024i2.2356
02/2024｜DiGRA Australia 2024｜Conference
Han, Y., & Ho, X. (2024). 'A political statement, whether you understand that or not': Inclusive Gender Expression in Avatar Customization.
