| Title | Campaigns Of Connection: How TTRPGs impact Loneliness and Social Support in Adult Players Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD26ND302455 |
| Start Date | Thursday July 30, 2026 - 2:00 pm |
| End Date | Thursday July 30, 2026 - 3:00 pm |
| Cost | $2 |
| Tickets Available | 40/40 |
| Short Description | In this presentation, we discuss a research study conducted with over 200 TTRPG players about how their game characteristics affected feelings of loneliness and social support. |
| Long Description | Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons are often discussed as social experiences, but little research has examined how they relate to social support and loneliness. This presentation summarizes findings from a quantitative study of 150+ U.S. adult TTRPG players across online, in-person, and hybrid groups. Results show a strong relationship between perceived social support and lower loneliness. Meeting frequency and emotional openness predicted higher social support, while play modality (online vs. in-person) did not significantly differ. Findings suggest that how groups interact matters more than where they play, highlighting TTRPGs as meaningful spaces for connection and community well-being. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Events |
| Game System | |
| Rules Edition | |
| Group/Company | |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 40 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | 101 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Aaron Graham, Emily Balentine |
| Web Address | |
| Email Contact | |
| Tournament | 0 |
