Kelly Bergstrom

Kelly Bergstrom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at York University, specializing in disengagement from digital cultures with a focus on digital games and social media. Previously, she held positions at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at York University’s Institute for Research on Digital Learning.

Her research explores:

• Dropout patterns in digital gaming communities
• Labor dynamics in game cultures
• Gender representation in media
• Deviant leisure activities in online spaces
• Platform transitions and community conflicts

Her publications predominantly analyze player disengagement, toxic workplace cultures in gaming, and community dynamics on platforms like Reddit, reflecting consistent focus on how digital environments shape social behavior.