Sara Roldan, a lecturer in psychology, will connect her expertise to ‘Squid Game’ and share on storytelling and wellness as an industry expert
Sara Roldan, a lecturer in psychology and Comic-Con panelist since 2023, plans to share her expertise on the panel: “I Want to Play a Game: A Deep Dive into Squid Game from a Psychologist’s Perspective.” Roldan said, “In this panel, I’ll be exploring how class disparity, narrative psychology, and character choices in ‘Squid Game’ reveal the deeper emotional and societal struggles people face under pressure. My lens comes from research on restorative practices, mental wellness and neurodivergent inclusion in both education and pop culture.”
She is also participating as an invited industry expert in a second session focused on storytelling and wellness.
“What I’m most excited about this year is showing audiences the true value of comics and video games not just as entertainment, but as powerful tools for healing, learning and emotional connection,” said Roldan.
Learn more about SDSU’s presence at this year’s Comic-Con on SDSU NewsCenter.