Dr. Yaojing Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yaojing Wang is a PhD candidate in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh. Her research significantly examines the everyday gaming experiences of working adult gamers in China, focusing on how gaming practices intertwine with their work-life dynamics. By exploring the growing desire for digital gaming, she investigates how individuals use playful technology as a counterbalance to the overwhelming challenges presented by contemporary sociocultural work environments. Wang also engages in teaching various courses related to digital technology and social anthropology, delivering guest lectures and serving as a tutor for multiple modules. Her academic contributions further extend to conference presentations where she shares insights on the experiences of Chinese working adult gamers and the methodologies employed in digital ethnography research. Wang's work actively contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between digital technology and social practices in East Asia.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2023-10-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

PhD candidate focused on exploring the everyday gaming experiences of Chinese working adult gamers.

Awards

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EUSA Teaching Award Nomination

Courses

Digital Technology East Asia Social Anthropology 1B Dissertation Workshop (MA Social Anthropology) Consumption, Exchange, Technology Anthropological Theories

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing