Toxicity in Video Games at Northeastern University

Background: Toxicity is an ongoing problem in many communities, but especially in video games. Northeastern University is no exception to this. We decided to take a deep dive into the toxicity many Northeastern Students face when playing games and discover where this toxicity is more prevalent, in what forms, and why.

Research question: In which types of games do Northeastern students face the most toxicity?

Hypothesis : We hypothesize that of the Northeastern students who play competitive online games, MOBA players face the most toxicity.

 

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