More Than Flow : Revisiting the Theory of Four Channels of Flow
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Computer Games Technology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Flow (FCF) theory has received considerable attention in recent decades.
In addition to flow, FCF theory proposed three influential factors, that is, boredom, frustration, and apathy.
While these factors have received relatively less attention than flow, Internet applications have grown exponentially, warranting a closer reexamination of the applicability of the FCF theory.
Thus, this study tested the theory that high/low levels of skill and challenge lead to four channels of flow.
The study sample included 253 online gamers who provided valid responses to an online survey.
Analytical results support the FCF theory, although a few exceptions were noted.
First, skill was insignificantly related to apathy, possibly because low-skill users can realize significant achievements to compensate for their apathy.
Moreover, in contrast with the FCF theory, challenge was positively related to boredom, revealing that gamers become bored with difficult yet repetitive challenges.
Two important findings suggest new directions for FCF theory.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Teng, Ching-I& Huang, Han-Chung. 2012. More Than Flow : Revisiting the Theory of Four Channels of Flow. International Journal of Computer Games Technology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Teng, Ching-I& Huang, Han-Chung. More Than Flow : Revisiting the Theory of Four Channels of Flow. International Journal of Computer Games Technology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Teng, Ching-I& Huang, Han-Chung. More Than Flow : Revisiting the Theory of Four Channels of Flow. International Journal of Computer Games Technology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493587