The need for exercise in exergaming perspective of the uses and gratifications theory

Pham, Thi Tuan Linh; Huang, Han Chung; Cheng, T.C.E.; Wong, May Kuen; Liao, Yen Ni; Yang, Ya Hui; Teng, Ching‐I

doi:10.1108/imds-07-2019-0377

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“…Hence, we choose to focus on attitudinal loyalty, which defines loyalty using continuance intention. This construct has remained the core concept in research on gamified systems (Du et al , 2020), exergaming systems (Pham et al , 2020) and social information systems (Shao et al , 2020), justifying its applicability in online game research.…”

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Impact of workplace frustration on online gamer loyalty

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Huang

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PurposeOnline games are prevalent internet applications and are known for satisfying the various needs of users. Nonetheless, little is known about whether online games could be a resort for users encountering workplace frustration. Explaining how workplace frustration and users' need satisfaction affect loyalty of online gamers, this study aims to formulate hypotheses and develop a framework based on the self-determination theory (SDT).Design/methodology/approachThe authors use an online survey to collect 848 responses and use structural equation modelling to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe authors find that workplace frustration, autonomy need satisfaction and competence need satisfaction are positively related to online gamer loyalty. Moreover, workplace frustration enhances the link between competence need satisfaction and online gamer loyalty.Originality/valueThe authors are the first to use SDT to identify the three antecedents and the moderator of online gamer loyalty. Our findings offer a key message that game providers could design effective means to retain their gamers by understanding their gamers' workplace frustration and informing them that playing games could alleviate the associated negative feelings.

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Impact of workplace frustration on online gamer loyalty

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“…Our study adds value to this overarching literature as we uncover how engagement factors influence addiction in video games. Second, this study extends the application of Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT) as studied in media, video game, and social media [ 30 , 31 ] and Cultivation Theory toward developing a theoretical model that explains the role of video game engagement dimensions in predicting video game addiction. We applied UGT to video game engagement factors (conscious attention, absorption, social connection, dedication, enthusiasm, and interaction), which give rise to a cultivation effect owing to increased engagement in video game play, resulting in video game addiction.…”

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Predicting Video Game Addiction Through the Dimensions of Consumer Video Game Engagement: Quantitative and Cross-sectional Study

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Background Video games are expanding exponentially with their increased popularity among users. However, this popularity has also led to an increase in reported video game addiction. There may be consumer engagement–related factors that may influence video game addiction. Objective This study aims to empirically examine the impact of the dimensions of consumer video game engagement on video game addiction. The dimensions are dedication, absorption, conscious attention, social connection, enthusiasm, and interaction. We utilize the uses and gratifications theory to study the video game engagement dimensions as potential factors through which gamers feel gratified and engaged in video game playing. Additionally, this study incorporates the cultivation theory to investigate how video game engagement factors trigger video game addiction. Methods A two-step process was applied for data analysis on valid cases of 176 gamers aged 15-25 years: video game addiction was specified and validated as a reflective-formative construct, and hypothesis testing was later performed using the WarpPLS on valid respondents. Results The analysis uncovered 2 dimensions of video game engagement: social connection with P=.08 and interaction with P=.49, which did not significantly contribute to video game addiction. Conclusions This study offers unique insights to a myriad of stakeholders, mostly psychologists and psychiatrists, who routinely prescribe behavior modification techniques to treat video game addiction.

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“…This theory relies on the assumptions that media uses are active participants in selecting media and are conscious of their own reasoning, in addition to the goal-directed nature of media and the expectation that it will satisfy specific needs (Dindar & Akbulut, 2015). In the context of this theory, individuals are motivated by their desire to engage in activities based on which activities will satiate their specific needs (Pham et al, 2020). Pham et al (2020) related this theory to exercise in hypothesizing that one's need for exercise would motivate that individual to initiate and continue to play exergames since AVGs are a form of media that has similar outcomes as traditional exercise.…”

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“…In the context of this theory, individuals are motivated by their desire to engage in activities based on which activities will satiate their specific needs (Pham et al, 2020). Pham et al (2020) related this theory to exercise in hypothesizing that one's need for exercise would motivate that individual to initiate and continue to play exergames since AVGs are a form of media that has similar outcomes as traditional exercise.…”

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“…The current literature claims AVGs, or exergames, to be a user friendly, appealing, and valid tool in motivating and encouraging physical activity (Knippenberg et al, 2021). More specifically, Pham et al (2020) identified the health benefits of playing exergames to encompass improvements in mood, physical fitness, self-efficacy, and exercise behavior outside of gaming.…”

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The Effects of Game Features and Difficulty in Virtual Reality Gaming on Motivation, Perceived Exertion, and Actual Exertion

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Virtual reality (VR) has become an important tool in the gamification of physical activity and has been shown to increase motivation and adherence. In-game features such as progress visualizations and feedback, alongside levels of difficulty that provide sufficient challenge, work to satisfy the psychological need for autonomy and competence and increase motivation. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of in-game features and levels of difficulty in VR gaming on motivation, perceived exertion, and actual exertion. Enjoyment, motivation, perceived exertion (PEx), and actual exertion (AEx) were measured as participants played two versions of the VR game 'Pacebreaker' at three levels of difficulty. AEx was significantly higher than PEx at the easy and medium level of difficulty in Version 1 and 2 (p < 0.05), but there were no significant differences at the hard level for either version (p > 0.05). No significant differences were found in motivation or enjoyment between game versions or levels of difficulty (p > 0.05). Our findings suggest that greater levels of AEx and lower levels of PEx can be achieved when game difficulty is easy to optimally challenging. v Acknowledgements I first would like to thank my mentor, Dr. Anthony Mayo, for guiding and supporting me through both my undergraduate and graduate degree. Without his encouragement, I would not have stepped outside of my comfort zone and accomplished as much as I have here at San Francisco State. I thank my advisor and Committee Chair, Dr. Jimmy Bagley, for presenting me with the opportunity to lead this virtual reality research and seeing me through the Scholars Program. I would also like to show my appreciation of Dr. Rachel Flynn and Dr. Nicole Bolter for their assistance throughout this process. This research would not have been possible without the generosity of Aaron Stanton of the Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise. Additionally, I am immensely grateful for my research assistant, Kelly Yu, and her dedication to this project. I would also like to express my gratitude to fellow colleagues for their contributions during piloting. Lastly, I would like to thank my friends and family for supporting me throughout this journey to my Master of Science degree. viTable of Contents List of Tables .

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The need for exercise in exergaming perspective of the uses and gratifications theory

Cited by 9 publications

References 62 publications

Impact of workplace frustration on online gamer loyalty

Impact of workplace frustration on online gamer loyalty

Predicting Video Game Addiction Through the Dimensions of Consumer Video Game Engagement: Quantitative and Cross-sectional Study

The Effects of Game Features and Difficulty in Virtual Reality Gaming on Motivation, Perceived Exertion, and Actual Exertion

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