Experiences of Autistic Twitch Livestreamers: "I have made easily the most meaningful and impactful relationships"

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dc.contributor.authorMok, Terrance
dc.contributor.authorTang, Anthony
dc.contributor.authorMcCrimmon, Adam
dc.contributor.authorOehlberg, Lora
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-04T20:48:37Z
dc.date.available2023-08-04T20:48:37Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-22
dc.description.abstractWe present perspectives from 10 autistic Twitch streamers regarding their experiences as livestreamers and how autism uniquely colors their experiences. Livestreaming offers a social online experience distinct from in-person, face-to-face communication, where autistic people tend to encounter challenges. Our reflexive thematic analysis of interviews with 10 participants showcases autistic livestreamers’ perspectives in their own words. Our findings center on the importance of having streamers establishing connections with other, sharing autistic identities, controlling a space for social interaction, personal growth, and accessibility challenges. In our discussion, we highlight the crucial value of having a medium for autistic representation, as well as design opportunities for streaming platforms to onboard autistic livestreamers and to facilitate livestreamers communication with their audience.
dc.description.grantingagencyNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
dc.description.grantingagencyAlberta Innovates - Research Grant
dc.identifier.isbn979-8-4007-0220-4/23/10
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.1145/3597638.3608416
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/116830
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/41672
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherACM
dc.publisher.facultyScienceen
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
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dc.titleExperiences of Autistic Twitch Livestreamers: "I have made easily the most meaningful and impactful relationships"
dc.typePreprint
ucalgary.scholar.levelGraduate
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