scholarly journals Proposing a TAM-SDT-Based Model to Examine the User Acceptance of Massively Multiplayer Online Games

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3687
Author(s):  
Manuela Linares ◽  
M. Dolores Gallego ◽  
Salvador Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Online Games ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Massively Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Perceived Enjoyment ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

This study is focused on the massively multiplayer online games’ acceptance. In general, while specialized literature reveals that the online gaming industry has grown strongly in recent years, little evidence is identified on its user acceptance. In this manner, the present study is an attempt to fill this gap. Concretely, two aims are defined: (1) proposing an acceptance model to predict the continuance usage of massively multiplayer online games, and (2) knowing how this continuance usage encourages social well-being. The model proposed employing the structural equation modeling with partial least squares (PLS-SEM) methodology. This PLS-SEM model has been defined using a combination of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the self-determination theory (SDT), comprising eight constructs: (1) autonomy and competence, (2) relatedness, (3) achievement and challenge, (4) flow experience, (5) perceived enjoyment, (6) social well-being, (7) perceived ease of use, and (8) continuance intention. The findings reveal that continuance intention impacts on social well-being. Moreover, the pivotal role of flow experience for continuance intention has been demonstrated. Additionally, continuance intention has been impacted by the perceived enjoyment, showing that it is a key construct for the acceptance of massively multiplayer online games. Thus, two contributions are highlighted. First, these results provide the gaming industry and software developer companies with considerations on gamers’ motivations in the online game design, in order to stimulate and incentivize its use. Second, the present study can be useful for academicians and practitioners to understand the online gamers’ emotions and well-being, showing some light over their psychology and mental health. Finally, limitations and future directions are exposed.

scholarly journals Massively Multiplayer Online Games and Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Raith ◽  
Julie Bignill ◽  
Vasileios Stavropoulos ◽  
Prudence Millear ◽  
Andrew Allen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Massively Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Synthesis Methodology ◽  
Game Developers ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

Background: Massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) evolve online, whilst engaging large numbers of participants who play concurrently. Their online socialization component is a primary reason for their high popularity. Interestingly, the adverse effects of MMOs have attracted significant attention compared to their potential benefits.Methods: To address this deficit, employing PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review aimed to summarize empirical evidence regarding a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal MMO well-being outcomes for those older than 13.Results: Three databases identified 18 relevant English language studies, 13 quantitative, 4 qualitative and 1 mixed method published between January 2012 and August 2020. A narrative synthesis methodology was employed, whilst validated tools appraised risk of bias and study quality.Conclusions: A significant positive relationship between playing MMOs and social well-being was concluded, irrespective of one's age and/or their casual or immersed gaming patterns. This finding should be considered in the light of the limited: (a) game platforms investigated; (b) well-being constructs identified; and (c) research quality (i.e., modest). Nonetheless, conclusions are of relevance for game developers and health professionals, who should be cognizant of the significant MMOs-well-being association(s). Future research should focus on broadening the well-being constructs investigated, whilst enhancing the applied methodologies.

scholarly journals Applying Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) in EFL Teaching

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazita Azman ◽  
Nurul Farhana Dollsaid
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Massively Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Multiplayer Online Games ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Learning Principles ◽  
Communication Behaviours ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

This article explores the use of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) as a type of serious games that have English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning potentials. It highlights evidence from a case study which investigated the effects of role-playing in MMOGs on communication behaviours among EFL game players. Additionally, findings from the study elucidate the learning principles of good games that incorporate the dynamics of gaming which induce the language learner to be active generators of information, knowledge and language. Essentially the preliminary findings reported affirm the viability of online games as a potential tool for teaching and learning in the 4.0 era, which endeavours to engage the digital natives of the 21st century. The study thus claims that MMOGs in particular the massively multiplayer online role-playing games or MMORPGs can facilitate in providing contextualized and authentic language interaction opportunities in English between online multilingual speakers.

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