Active Games Research Articles

An Investigation of Factors Influencing Attitudes Towards Online and Offline Games with the Moderator Effects of Gender in Iran

Due to the escalating popularity of video games, the industry’s annual income rose to $197 billion in 2022. To promote video games, it is imperative to possess adequate insights into the attitudes and emotions of adolescent gamers. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing video game engagement in Iran by utilising quantitative data obtained from 205 students participating in video gaming activities in Mashhad. The results proved that playing online and offline games at home, hand in hand with the participants’ interest in play, has a positive impact on the gamers’ attitudes towards playing games. Moreover, no relationship was found between prior game experience, playing games (team/individual—online/offline) patterns and attitudes towards playing games.

Peculiarities of teaching the players of the student mini-football team basic individual actions when picking up the ball

Mini-football is a unique, universal team game that requires every player to be as efficient as possible in both attack and defense. Among the many factors that affect the result of matches in mini-football, and, accordingly, the result of sports activities, there is no doubt the level of technical training of each team player. From our point of view, the issue of teaching the basic individual actions of the players of the student mini-soccer team when selecting the ball is extremely important and insufficiently studie. In the article, an attempt is made to reveal the peculiarities of training the players of the student mini-football team in such basic individual actions when picking up the ball as: defensive stance, walking, running, dashing, jumping, stopping.
 The purpose of the research is to reveal the peculiarities of teaching players of the student mini-football team basic individual actions when picking up the ball. The methodological basis of the research is a systematic and person-oriented approach with the aim of analyzing scientific publications and methodical sources, as well as analyzing basic individual defensive game actions and identifying important features of training players of the student mini-soccer team to individual actions when selecting the ball. The work uses a multi-level systematic analysis of scientific sources based on philosophical, general-scientific, partial-scientific and specific-scientific levels of knowledge.
 Scientific novelty. With the help of the conducted research, important features of teaching the players of the student mini- soccer team basic individual actions when picking up the ball were revealed. Conclusions. The question of the basic individual actions of players when selecting the ball in mini-football is important and insufficiently studied. During the study, the peculiarities of learning the following basic individual actions of the players of the student team when picking up the ball in mini-football were revealed: defensive stance, walking, running, dashing, jumping, stopping.

Level of physical fitness and physical development of volleyball players

In modern volleyball, the physical training of athletes acquires special importance in connection with the expansion of the range of game actions, the increase in the tension of the game, which requires maximum physical effort from athletes in situations that change quickly on the volleyball court.
 The purpose of the work is to determine the level of physical fitness and physical development of volleyball players based on the results of pedagogical testing.
 Research results. The study was conducted at Polis National University (10 team players, trainer-teacher: A. P. Denisovets). Pedagogical testing was conducted, in which 10 volleyball players of the student team took part. In the pedagogical testing, the following control exercises were used to assess the development of motor skills: long jump from a standing position, jumping up from a standing position, jumping up from a running run according to Abalakov), bending and extending the arms in a resting position while lying down, lifting the trunk into a sitting position from a lying position, throwing stuffed ball weighing 1 kg, "shuttle" run 4×9 m and a combined test.
 The results of the study indicate that volleyball players have different levels of physical fitness. The results of hand and static dynamometry show that the highest indicators are observed in players who perform the role of the first pace, followed by players of the second pace. Linking players have a lower level of physical fitness.
 Based on a study of the physical development of volleyball players, it was established that their average body length was 185 cm, and their average weight was 75 kg. First pace players had a height advantage compared to other playing roles, although libero players were shorter compared to other players. These data indicate a tendency to favor tall players in the formation of teams, regardless of their qualification and competition rank.
 Conclusions. The conducted research will enable specialists and coaches to determine the optimal ways of planning to improve indicators of physical fitness and physical development of volleyball players, both during educational and training sessions of groups improving the sportsmanship of students and highly qualified athletes at all stages of multi-year improvement.

Students’ Assessment of Learning in a Volleyball Course at a University: A Mixed Methods Study

The aim of the study was to evaluate students’ assessment of their learning after a teaching period of volleyball training in a university course. The teaching was research-based and linked to relevant theories of motor learning, small-sided games (SSG), teaching games for understanding (TGfU), and motivational climate. To examine the research question, a mixed methods design was used, which included a questionnaire and reflection notes from the students. The questionnaire data constituted the basis for an analysis of the students’ reported development in their skills and knowledge in four relevant learning outcomes, while the qualitative data provided more in-depth data related to their learning. The statistical analyses showed a significant increase in the experience of skills and knowledge in all four relevant learning outcomes related to the curriculum of the course. From reporting poor or medium goal achievement prior to the course, the students, in general, reported good goal achievement after the course. The thematic analysis of the reflection notes supported these findings, in which game activities in small groups were especially identified as positive. Furthermore, the students stated that the teacher and a learning-oriented motivational climate were crucial in contributing to a positive learning environment. Some of the students reported too little instruction and feedback from the teacher during the course. The students expressed a few suggestions for changes to the content and methodology of the teaching. The study indicates that this type of research-based teaching may be important to produce a positive learning outcome for students. Our finding is consistent with previous research, which identifies which elements should be emphasized when implementing training in this subject area. As the survey only had 30 respondents and the design did not contain a control group, caution should be exercised when drawing strong conclusions from this study.

Competing With Artificial Intelligence Or Other Fans: Effects of Making Predictions About Game Outcome on Fans’ Perceived Curiosity and Evaluations of Game Consumption

This study focused on whether predicting the game outcome prior to watching the actual game results in more positive evaluations of game consumption from sports fans through heightened perceived curiosity and flow. This study employed a 4 (prediction type: no prediction vs. simple prediction vs. prediction and compete against AI vs. prediction and compete against other fans) × 2 (game outcome: winning vs. losing) between-subjects design. The results suggest that fans who make predictions about the outcome before watching highlight videos experience greater feelings of curiosity and flow, and more positive evaluations of game consumptions in comparison to those who do not make any predictions prior to watching the game. Our findings not only contribute to fan behavior and human-computer interaction literature by examining the role of prediction and curiosity but also offer meaningful practical implications for developing effective fan engagement interfaces by incorporating the elements of prediction and competition.

PERKEMBANGAN OLAHRAGA TRADISIONAL EGRANG PADA REMAJA DI DESA RIDOGALIH KECAMATAN CIBARUSAH

Physical education, namely education through physical activity to achieve physical education goals that have been formulated in the physical, psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains. Physical education contains many elements of sports or games, this activity of playing together is characterized by interaction with other people. Traditional sports are game activities that grow and develop in certain areas, which are full of cultural values and community life values and are taught from generation to generation and traditional sports are the result of the work, tastes and creations of the community which is called culture. For example, in traditional sports, the form of the game is a contest of concentration, balance, dexterity, endurance to cover a certain distance in each column of a predetermined row, where every time the player takes a step they have to maintain their balance to walk forward without falling. return to the starting position to get points. So those who must be involved in socializing the traditional Hadangan sport are the children who aim to preserve the Engrang traditional sports culture so that it does not fade.

The Association Between Loneliness, Social Anxiety, and Gaming Addiction in Male University Students

Gaming addiction is notably associated with increased levels of social anxiety and loneliness among adolescents. The current study intends to explore the relationship between online gaming addiction, social anxiety, and loneliness among male university students. Non-probability purposive sampling was employed to select male participants between the ages of 20 to 30 years. Data was collected using the Gaming Addiction Scale, the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, and the Social Anxiety Scale (SAS), along with a demographic sheet. SPSS 23 was employed for the data analysis. Correlation analysis revealed that there is a positive correlation between addiction, loneliness, social anxiety, and gaming addiction. The multiple regression analysis indicated that social anxiety and loneliness are positive predictors of gaming addiction. An independent sample t-test showed a significantly higher level of interaction anxiety and evaluation anxiety among adolescents experiencing loneliness and being involved in addictive gaming behavior. The results of this study highlight the role of social anxiety and loneliness in the development of gaming addiction in adolescents, offering insight into the intricate interplay between these variables. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for additional research to better understand behavioral patterns in gaming activities, strengthening our ability to address the problem effectively.

CHEER SPORTS AND CHEERLEADING

The authors consider animation and game tourism as one of the important areas of tourism. During the study, it was found out that animation and gaming activities are actively used in modern tourism. Due to the fact that the quality of tourist services is improving and the number of services is expanding, this area is actively advancing and its income is growing.

ANIMATION AND GAME TOURISM

The authors consider animation and game tourism as one of the important areas of tourism. During the study, it was found out that animation and gaming activities are actively used in modern tourism. By improving the quality of tourist services and expanding the number of services (including animation and game tourism), the tourism services sector is actively developing and its income is growing

Adolescent gaming and parent–child emotional closeness: bivariate relationships in a longitudinal perspective

The aim of this study was to add knowledge of the longitudinal associations between gaming and emotional closeness between parents and their children. We hypothesized that parent–child emotional closeness was linked to less gaming activity over time and that more gaming activity was linked to less parent–child emotional closeness over time. We also tested the moderating effect of child gender on these anticipated links. This study involved a sample of Swedish adolescents, spanning the developmental years from age 12.5 to 17, and included data from two time points (T1; year 2013 and T2; years 2017/2018) with N = 782 participants (T1 Mage = 12.10, SD = 0.40; 49.6% girls). Utilizing a series of Cross-Lagged Panel Models, we found that emotional closeness to both mother and father predicted less time spent on gaming over time. More time spent on gaming predicted less emotional closeness to mother over time. Additionally, gaming activity among girls was specifically related to less emotional closeness to their father over time. Strengthening parent–child relationships and emotional bonds may be crucial in safeguarding adolescents from developing habits of excessive gaming that could potentially pose problems for their psychosocial development.

Exploring motivations for social games in virtual reality for smart cities

The Metaverse is experiencing widespread adoption by organizations aiming to elevate brand engagement, particularly in computer engineering’s burgeoning field focused on virtual world gamification. This trend spans various sectors, including network science, smart cities, and online games. This study aims to reveal the motivations driving the use of virtual media, providing valuable insights into diverse user preferences. Integrating this information into smart city development holds promise for enhancing responsiveness to user needs, making our dataset relevant for both governmental and private entities seeking to create virtual media platforms or smart cities tailored to user demands. This research contributes to the ongoing evolution of smart city design, aligning with user motivations and adapting to evolving trends in user behavior. The findings offer a foundation for informed decision-making, promoting a user-centric and responsive approach in developing virtual experiences within the smart city context. Our research paper focuses on investigating the motivation and necessity of virtual reality (VR) games for potential integration into smart cities. Targeting a specific demographic of 40 individuals aged 18 to 24 in the capital of Thailand, we utilized correlational research methods to explore motivations and needs for VR games. Through the development of a socially virtual game-free asset using Unity, our experiments shed light on the significant motivations for Generation Z in Thailand, emphasizing convenience, product appearance, and game effects. The findings highlight the pivotal roles of social engagement and the motivation for self-disclosure in building relationships. Additionally, our study suggests that social connections and shared experiences strongly motivate individuals to participate in gaming activities. Notably, female players are significantly influenced by social connections, while branding has a minimal impact on their motivation and desire.

I think learning ancient Greek via video game is…’: An online survey to understand perceptions of Digital Game-Based Learning for ancient Greek

Abstract Playing is connected at a deep level to how we learn, participate in and create culture, as it is dynamic, complex and even unpredictable just as learning is (Reinhardt, 2019). Even Plato in his Theaetetus recognises the importance of such a component in experiencing culture and knowledge. Could playing (or gaming) therefore be a useful didactical approach in promoting the study of ancient Greek around the world? From 10th May 2023 at 1 pm. until 1st June 2023 at 1 pm., an internet survey was conducted online by the researcher Irene Di Gioia through the use of Google Forms questionnaires. This questionnaire was distributed via different social networks and communication tools. The survey aimed to understand if people around the world are interested in the idea of learning ancient Greek via a video game and if so, which video gaming activities learners prefer. The goal of the survey was therefore to understand if a ludic pedagogical approach using Digital Game-Based Learning could theoretically represent an interest experience for learners or potential learners, and furthermore to investigate their feelings, prejudices, and motivations regarding the study of ancient Greek. From the analysed data the researcher will therefore develop a video game to teach ancient Greek language and culture, which comprises the focus of her ongoing PhD dissertation at Georg-August University of Göttingen (Germany) and Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (Italy).

Psychological Determinants of Computer Gaming Addiction of Children in Primary School

Introduction. Currently, the relevant object of research is the studying of psychological determinants that contribute to the formation of computer gaming addiction in children and adolescents. The younger school age is the least studied in terms of familiarization with the Internet environment and, in particular, computer games. The identification of psychological determinants that contribute to the formation of gambling addiction among younger students is an urgent problem in connection with the prevention of the formation of destructive behavior even at the early stages at school.Objective. Identify psychological determinants that cause the formation of computer gaming addiction in younger schoolchildren.Materials and methods. A sample of an empirical study was made up of students of 3 classes of the city school, in the amount of 78 people, the average age was 9.8 years. To achieve the goals of the study, the following methods were used: a test questionnaire of the degree of enthusiasm for computer games by A.V. Grishina; methodology “Computer game addiction” by O. M. Vidova; Technique “What is good and what is bad”, adapted by N.V. Kuleshova. For mathematical data processing, the Mann-Whitney U test and the r-Spearman rank correlation coefficient were used.Results. According to the conducted psychological testing, three groups of younger schoolchildren with different levels of computer gaming activity were identified – low, medium and high. According to the criteria of the questionnaire “The level of computer gaming addiction”, a high level, which correlates with computer gaming addiction, was detected in 26.1 % of respondents. The results of a comparative analysis of the severity of indicators of computer game addiction are described.Discussion. It was found that groups with different levels of computer gaming activity differ in the degree of enthusiasm for computer games. So, the higher the level of gaming activity, the higher the level of emotional attractiveness of computer games and focus on gaming activities, and the lower the self-control of gaming behavior, that all is the inability to independently complete gaming activities. The results obtained are indicated that these psychological characteristics are the determinants of computer gaming addiction in younger schoolchildren.

Assessment of Motor Fitness Metrics among Athletes in Different Sports: An Original Research

Background. Motor fitness is one of the keys to athletes’ success and is the initial factor mixed with game-specific technique and tactics that has an impact on game performance. All athletes should incorporate these elements into their sport and game actions. Study purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in motor fitness metrics among university-level male athletes participating in various sports. Materials and methods. Sixty (60) male athletes, ranging in age from 18 to 25 years, were selected from six different sports: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, and Volleyball. Each group consisted of 10 athletes who had competed at the inter-university level. The research focused on six key fitness metrics: agility, speed, power, arm strength, abdominal muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Appropriate testing methods and instruments were used to measure these parameters. Statistical analysis, including one-way ANOVA and post hoc LSD tests, was performed to identify significant differences between the groups. A significance level of 0.05 was set for the study. Results. The results showed statistically significant differences among the groups in agility (F(5,54) = 4.776, p<0.001), speed (F(5,54) = 5.602, p<0.000), and cardiovascular endurance (F(5,54) = 3.578, p<0.007). However, no significant differences were observed for power (F(5,54) = 2.079, p>0.082), arm strength (F(5,54) = 1.368, p>0.251), and abdominal muscle strength (F(5,54) = 1.947, p>0.102). According to the post hoc (LSD) test findings, each group’s agility, speed, and cardiovascular endurance parameters were compared to each other to check the significance level. Conclusions. In summary, the study has revealed that agility, speed, and cardiovascular endurance were significantly different among athletes in various sports, whereas power, arm strength, and abdominal muscle strength were not. The findings suggest that athletes and coaches should prioritize sport-specific fitness components to improve game performance.

Sex‐specific resource use by wild turkeys in response to hunting activity

AbstractHunting causes direct mortality and potentially disrupts normal activities of game and non‐game species. As spatial (i.e., selection of hunting areas) and temporal (i.e., only diurnally present) patterns of hunters can become predictable, hunted species may respond accordingly. Risk becomes more dynamic and complex for species that are hunted concurrent with their breeding cycle, and growing literature has noted that wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo spp.) behaviors can be altered by hunting activity. We allocated global positioning system (GPS) units to 1,500 wild turkey hunters and affixed GPS transmitters to 175 wild turkeys during 2014–2018 on the Webb Wildlife Management Area Complex in South Carolina, USA. We evaluated whether wild turkeys shifted resource selection as a function of hunter resource selection during the progression of hunting seasons. Male wild turkeys avoided areas where stationary hunting bouts occurred during the early hunting season (and selected for these areas before hunting began), whereas females were more likely to select those areas avoided by males by the end of the hunting season. For every 15% increase in predicted probability of an area being hunted, male wild turkeys were 4.16 times less likely to select that area, whereas female wild turkeys were 1.08 times more likely to select that area relative to pre‐season periods when hunters were not on the landscape. Hunting activity induced immediate responses by male wild turkeys as they sought refuge away from hunted areas. Coupled with recent research suggesting hunters are more influential than natural predators in reducing the frequency of male vocalizations and eliciting fleeing and avoidance behavior, our results indicate hunting activity could affect distribution and courtship behaviors of male wild turkeys during their breeding season.

Perkembangan Motorik Kasar Anak Melalui Permainan Modifikasi Estafet Bola Di TK IT Daarush-Shohaabah Cikoneng

Introduction: One form of education is early childhood education, where the basics are physical growth and development (fine and gross motor coordination), intelligence, social emotionality, language and communication. Gross motor skills are one aspect of a child's development that must be optimized because they are very important for maximizing the growth and development of a child's body. To develop gross motor skills in children, this can be done by playing ball relay games. Objective: The aim is to determine children's gross motor skills through the modified relay ball game at Daarush-Shohaabah Cikoneng IT Kindergarten. Method: This community service was carried out at the Daarush-Shohaabah Cikoneng IT Kindergarten with a total of 48 children participating. This community service seeks to monitor gross motor skills in children by conducting observations and intervening or treating ball relay games to improve gross motor skills. Observation of gross motor skills is carried out by dividing them into several indicators, namely not yet developing, starting to develop, developing as expected and developing very well. Result: After the ball relay game treatment was carried out, the number of undeveloped indicators decreased to 2 children (4.17%), the indicators starting to develop became 4 (8.33%), the indicators developed according to expectations, 24 children (50%), In the very well developed indicator, there was an increase of 18 (37.5%). Conclusion : The conclusion is that the implementation of this community service activity went well according to what was desired and what had been planned. This community service has a positive value for the Daarush-Shohaabah Cikoneng IT Kindergarten students. This can be seen from the enthusiasm and activeness of the participants in carrying out the ball relay game activities and the results of the observations carried out which have good values ​​for the motor skills of children at the Daarush-Shohaabah Cikoneng IT Kindergarten.

Permainan Engklek Terhadap Perkembangan Keterampilan Motorik Dan Kognitif Pada Anak Di Sd Negeri 1 Sukajadi

Introduction: One of the traditional games played by two or more children is engklek. The crank game integrates students' motoric and cognitive components; when motor perception is weak, cognitive function becomes less than optimal and optimal. When children play a game, their cognitive abilities in understanding rules, procedures, strategies, tactics and decision making increase. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of the traditional engklek game on children's motoric and cognitive development at SD Negeri 1 Sukajadi, Sadananya District, Ciamis Regency. Method: As an effort to find out the effectiveness of the crank game as an effort to improve motor and cognitive development in SD Negeri 1 Sukajadi students with a total of 6 respondents focused on grade 2 students using observational research methods using the crank game media. This service activity was carried out on May 8 2023 and used a banner with a picture of a crank game box and several broken tiles. Result: there is an increase in children's motor skills and cognitive abilities in the pretest and post-test assessments of the hopscotch game treatment. Before the game was carried out there were still children with motor development who began to develop and after the treatment the children's development entered the criteria for very good development and developed according to expectations. Conclusion: Conclusion: The implementation of community service activities went well according to what was desired and planned. This community service has a positive value for students at SD Negeri 1. This can be seen from the enthusiasm and activeness of the audience or participants in carrying out the crank game activity and the results of the observations made have a good value on the children's motor and cognitive abilities.

Portable Referee System for Volleyball Game Based on Pressure Monitoring and Self-Powering Communication

Sports refereeing has traditionally relied on human judgement, which can be prone to errors. However, the development of automatic referee systems has the potential to address this issue, improve training, and promote sports in the future. In this study, we present a novel and portable referee system specifically designed for volleyball games, which utilizes piezoelectric sensors to detect pressure and simultaneously harvest energy for powering the system. The system consists of two parts: a wearable glove and a device mounted on the volleyball. The glove part has five sensors fixed on the fingertips and the volleyball has eight sensors evenly distributed on its surface. The collected contact data from the sensors is wirelessly transmitted to a personal computer. Our experimental results demonstrate that the system can accurately capture a three-second contact and detect foul actions in a volleyball game. These findings highlight the potential of the system for sports and other monitoring applications.

Challenges in moderating disruptive player behavior in online competitive action games

Online competitive action games are a very popular form of entertainment. While most are respectfully enjoyed by millions of players, a small group of players engages in disruptive behavior, such as cheating and hate speech. Identifying and subsequently moderating these toxic players is a challenging task. Previous research has only studied specific aspects of this problem using curated data and with limited access to real-world moderation practices. In contrast, our work offers a unique and holistic view of the universal challenges of moderating disruptive behavior in online systems. We combine an analysis of a large dataset from a popular online competitive first-person action title (Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®II) with insights from stakeholders involved in moderation. We identify six universal challenges related to handling disruptive behaviors in such games. We discuss challenges omitted by prior work, such as handling high-volume imbalanced data or ensuring the comfort of human moderators. We also offer a discussion of possible technical, design, and policy approaches to mitigating these challenges.

EFEKTIVITAS PERMAINAN ULAR NAGA PANJANG PADA TAHAP PERKEMBANGAN COOPERATIVE PLAY USIA 5-6 TAHUN

This research aims to 1) Introducing the traditional game of long dragon snakes to children as a characteristic of local culture 2) developing abilities in social-emotional aspects through playing long dragon snakes 3) The effectiveness of the long dragon snake game as a means to develop cooperative play skills and a game 4) Apply teamwork in a game activity. This research was conducted by analyzing several journals and reading sources such as books that discuss the effectiveness of long dragon snake games at the Cooperative play development stage for children aged 5-6 years. The writing of this journal uses a qualitative research method of literature review (Library research) or literature review study, which relies on activities to collect library data, read, and record and process information in the writing structure. The results of this study 1) Children can recognize traditional games as a characteristic of local culture 2) The long dragon snake game can be used as an alternative in providing stimulus for the development of children's social emotional abilities at the age of 5-6 years 3) The selection of long dragon snake games can develop abilities at the stage of play, namely cooperative play 4) Children are able to develop the ability to work together in teams and groups through fun game activities for children.