Realistic Feedback of Emotional Energy: A Study on the Impact of Script Killing Games on Players' Sense of Security

Abstract

At present, script killing games have become a popular means of entertainment and social interaction among urban youth, but the exciting scenes such as violence, spirituality, and blood have also raised public concerns about players' mental health. A sense of security is considered the most important factor determining mental health, which can be subdivided into interpersonal security and a sense of definite control. This study uses the interactive ritual chain theory to explore the impact of script killing games on players' sense of security. Research has found that script killing games enhance players' sense of interpersonal security, and their sense of interpersonal security increases with the number of games played; The number of games has no significant impact on determining the sense of control. Further analysis reveals that script killing games, as a highly interactive ritual, can generate strong emotional connections among players and provide emotional energy feedback to participants, leading to self-identity and group belonging. This feedback can be further extended to reality, thereby enhancing players' perception of interpersonal security.