I'm always very happy to promote games research, and here's an interesting topic from a professor in the US who's looking to interview the wives/partners/girlfriends of MMOG players.
Though the current call is for the wives and girlfriends of male gamers, my full research project will also include the husbands and boyfriends of female gamers, as well as the partners of gay couples. Furthermore, I will also request participation from male and female gamers to talk directly to them about how they negotiate gaming with a relationship. Since this study is (as of yet) unfunded and I have to conduct all the interviews personally, I have to start with one demographic group before I move on to the next. I was concerned that if I put a call out to all the folks I'm interested in interviewing, I'd have to put many of them on hold until the first group was completed, which might be this summer or even fall. If, however, male gamer partners would like to email me now, I am more than happy to hold on to their contact information until I am prepared to speak with them.
More information is at the IGDA's Sex in Games SIG. Unfortunately, only those located in or able to get to the Boston-area need apply.
