Is it a sense of autonomy, control, or attachment? Exploring the effects of in-game customization on game enjoyment
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Highlights:
• The data shows the distinct role of autonomy, control and attachment in creating enjoyment.
• Consistent with self-determination theory, feelings of autonomy and control contribute to enjoyment.
• Attachment to the customized avatar contributes to enjoyment through immersion.
• In general, players perceive a sense of control through customizing avatars.
• The feelings of autonomy and control are more critical predictors of enjoyment than attachment.
摘要
•The data shows the distinct role of autonomy, control and attachment in creating enjoyment.•Consistent with self-determination theory, feelings of autonomy and control contribute to enjoyment.•Attachment to the customized avatar contributes to enjoyment through immersion.•In general, players perceive a sense of control through customizing avatars.•The feelings of autonomy and control are more critical predictors of enjoyment than attachment.
论文关键词:Self-determination theory,Functional customization,Aesthetic customization,Autonomy,Feelings of control,Attachment
论文评审过程:Available online 11 March 2015.
论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.02.011