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February 2006 PMID 16817529

Cyberball: a program for use in research on interpersonal ostracism and acceptance.

Kipling D Williams, Blair Jarvis

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Mentions

14
Peak: 1 in Jan 2019
across 4 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

500,504
potential audience

Total likes

5,722

Video views

488,717

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News8 articles
  • X / Twitter2 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect curiosity and approval of Cyberball, with comments like 'probably the coolest thing' and descriptions of it as a simulation of ostracism, highlighting excitement about its educational and research potential. The tone and focus on basic function and applications show moderate engagement and interest, but not extensive impact at this stage.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts recognize Cyberball as a valid and interesting research tool, with some expressing curiosity about its applications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show strong interest in the concept, often highlighting the game's simplicity and relevance to social psychology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions mention potential uses and the mechanics of the game, indicating thoughtful engagement rather than superficial interest.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts imply it could influence research methods, the overall tone suggests recognition rather than claiming it to be a groundbreaking impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Cyberball is an online ball-tossing game used in research to study interpersonal ostracism and acceptance, where participants believe they are playing with others but are actually interacting with computer-controlled players.
  • Researchers can control various aspects of the game, such as how often a player is included or excluded, to investigate different social behaviors, prejudice, and discrimination.
  • The game is versatile, works on PC and Mac, and is freely accessible, making it a useful tool for studying social interactions in experimental settings.]
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PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

Cyberball: https://t.co/ExmNKVvCoo | https://t.co/sxMzZ7puAv a program for use in research on interpersonal ostracism and acceptance. https://t.co/oTYo2sylis #games #gaming #stigma

Jan 4, 2019 · 10,752 followers View post →
holly!
@hd__angel_ · X

coolest thing is probably Cyberball - basically a video game where two computer participants (who the human thinks are other kids) only pass the ball to each other to simulate ostracism https://t.co/SscD4xbT1A

Mar 23, 2022 · 1,036 followers View post →

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holly!
@hd__angel_ · X

coolest thing is probably Cyberball - basically a video game where two computer participants (who the human thinks are other kids) only pass the ball to each other to simulate ostracism https://t.co/SscD4xbT1A

Mar 23, 2022 · 1,036 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

Cyberball: https://t.co/ExmNKVvCoo | https://t.co/sxMzZ7puAv a program for use in research on interpersonal ostracism and acceptance. https://t.co/oTYo2sylis #games #gaming #stigma

Jan 4, 2019 · 10,752 followers View post →