Movement Games Research Articles

To Triumph or to Socialize? The Role of Gaming Motivations in Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Gameplay Preferences

Background Individuals choose to engage in multiple types of online team-based video games. Gameplay options allow for player preferences to shape their gaming experience. Within the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre, players can decide whether to play matches with familiar or random teammates and whether their performance impacts their skill rating. Individual differences in video game engagement and genre preferences have been connected with player motivations and uses of video games and psychological traits that influence social interactions. The present study examined the extent to which the match preferences of MOBA players related to these factors. Methods Individuals attending an international MOBA tournament were recruited for the present research. Player MOBA match selection history was collected along with questionnaires measuring video game uses and gratifications, preference for solitude, tolerance of disagreement, and a test of theory of mind ability. Results Three main findings were observed. First, the highest-rated video game motivation was to socially interact with others. Second, players that displayed different preferences for types of MOBA matches varied in social interaction and competition video gameplay motivation scales. Third, although individual differences in fantasy video game motivation were correlated with theory of mind ability and preference for solitude, they did not vary by MOBA match preferences. Conclusion The results of the present study indicated that MOBA players were more strongly motivated by social aspects of video gameplay and variations in video game motivation to compete correlated with the extent to which they engaged in different types of MOBA play.

Why iPlay: The Relationships of Autistic and Schizotypal Traits With Patterns of Video Game Use.

Video games are popular and ubiquitous aspects of human culture, but their relationships to psychological and neurophysiological traits have yet to be analyzed in social-evolutionary frameworks. We examined the relationships of video game usage, motivations, and preferences with autistic and schizotypal traits and two aspects of neurophysiology, reaction time and targeting time. Participants completed the Autism Quotient, Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire, a Video Game Usage Questionnaire, and two neurophysiological tasks. We tested in particular the hypotheses, motivated by theory and previous work, that: (1) participants with higher autism scores would play video games more, and participants with higher schizotypy scores would play video games less; and (2) autism and positive schizotypy would be associated with opposite patterns of video game use, preferences and motivations. Females, but not males, with higher autism scores played more video games, and exhibited evidence of relatively male-typical video game genre preferences and motivations. By contrast, positive schizotypy was associated with reduced video game use in both genders, for several measures of game use frequency. In line with previous findings, males played video game more than females did overall, preferred action video games, and exhibited faster reaction and targeting times. Females preferred Puzzle and Social Simulation games. Faster reaction and targeting times were associated with gaming motives related to skill development and building behavior. These findings show that gaming use and patterns reflect aspects of psychology, and gender, related to social cognition and imagination, as well as aspects of neurophysiology. More generally, the results suggest that video game use is notably affected by levels of autistic and schizotypal traits, and that video games may provide an evolutionarily novel medium for imaginative play in which immersive play experiences can be decoupled from social interaction.

The Associations Between Gaming Motivation and Internet Gaming Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

BackgroundThere has been a surge in interest in examining internet gaming disorder (IGD) and its associations with gaming motivation. Three broad components of gaming motivation have been proposed: achievement, immersion, and social. Achievement-oriented players are motivated by gaining in-game rewards, immersion-oriented players are motivated by the experience of immersion in the virtual world, and social-oriented players are motivated by the need to socialize with other players through gaming.ObjectiveThis study aimed to (1) quantitatively synthesize the growing body of literature to systematically examine the discrepancies in the magnitude of associations between various components of gaming motivation and IGD and (2) examine the moderating role of cultural dimension on the association between escapism gaming motivation and IGD.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search of multiple databases between 2002 and 2020. Studies were included if they (1) included quantitative data, (2) used measures assessing both gaming motivation and IGD, and (3) contained sufficient information for effect size calculation.ResultsThe findings revealed IGD to have a stronger association with achievement motivation (r=0.32) than with immersion (r=0.22) or social motivation (r=0.20), but the strongest such association was found to be with escapism motivation (r=0.40), a subcomponent of immersion motivation. Our cross-cultural comparison further showed a stronger association between escapism motivation and IGD in studies conducted in individualistic (vs collectivistic) regions.ConclusionsThis meta-analysis highlights the importance of acknowledging the discrepancies among different components of gaming motivation with respect to their role in the development of IGD, as well as the potential cultural variations in the strength of such associations.

Development of Brief Video Intervention to Promote Physical Activity among Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

ABSTRACT Background Obesity and physical inactivity are serious public health concerns in the United States (US) and globally. COVID-19 restrictions are resulting in decreased physical activity (PA) levels among children. Purpose To determine barriers and challenges to PA promotion among children during COVID-19 and inform a PA promotion video. Methods An explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was used to collect data from adults who have influence over the PA levels of children. Analysis included descriptive statistics of the quantitative data and a rapid qualitative analysis of qualitative data. Results Quantitative and qualitative data indicated that space, eq\\uipment, and virtual learning environments, among others, were key barriers to PA promotion, and that movement activities, game ideas, and brain breaks would be helpful video content. Discussion Considering the content and features desired by participants, PA promotion video content can be used in various settings. Translation to Health Education Practice We developed an animated video to promote PA in children and made it freely available on a variety of social media sites. The video may be used to enhance children’s PA levels in remote learning, school, and family environments. Participation in movement will contribute to children’s overall wellbeing and help prevent obesity.

Where, when, and to whom gaming motives may be harmful? A systematic review.

The alarming growth in online gaming activities in recent years calls for an understanding of the determinants of gaming behaviors among adolescents and young adults. A systematic review was conducted to collate and review all the research studies concerning the understanding of the gaming motives. Relevant published articles were identified through the electronic search from PubMed, Medline, PsycInfo, Sciencedirect, and APA databases. The review identified four major topics of gaming motives, namely gaming behavior, gaming usage pattern, gaming demographics, and associated psychopathology. The review highlighted the role of motives in gaming use and psychopathology. The age of the player was associated with the expression of these motives. Further insights were drawn into the role of motive in the recreational and problematic use of gaming. The study findings emphasize the need to develop adequate interventions to prevent the occurrence of psychological impairments that would result from potentially problematic video gaming.

Детская иллюстрированная книга как источник восприятия реальности: темы, образы, цветовое решение

Traditionally, children copy the family and professional relationships of adults in their games. In the literature for children, the topic of studying the world around is important: both nature (in particular, the animal world) and social interaction — relations in the family and the children's team. A separate topic of children's literature is the study of the child's inner world: the formation of understanding and directions for the development of his emotions and feelings. In children of this age, a logical-conceptual connection is just beginning to develop, therefore illustrations in books for preschoolers are directly dependent on the text. Game motivation in a younger student is slowly giving way to a learning one, where actions are performed for the sake of certain knowledge and skills. This is a sure way to gain approval and recognition from both adults and peers, which determines the future status of the child (an important stage in the formation of self-esteem). There is no unequivocal opinion on the issue of the extent to which illustrations should be included in children's educational literature. Data on the influence of illustrations on the understanding of the text read by the child is ambiguous. Many researchers pay attention to the fact that the complete removal of illustrations may lead to a natural decrease in motivation to learn, and for this reason, “the motivational and attractive aspects of illustrations should not be ignored: it is well known that children love pictures”.

Covariation Among Gaming Motivations is Correlated with Anxiety and Sociality a Latent Class Analysis

Covariation Among Gaming Motivations is Correlated with Anxiety and Sociality a Latent Class Analysis

The Relationship between Parasocial Friendship Quality with Non-Playable Video Game Characters, Gaming Motivations, and Obsessive vs Harmonious Passion

The Relationship between Parasocial Friendship Quality with Non-Playable Video Game Characters, Gaming Motivations, and Obsessive vs Harmonious Passion

Psychometric Properties of Internet Gaming Motives Scale Gaming Motives as Predictor of Internet Gaming Disorder

Studies of the gaming motives had primarily focused on online gamers. Although there are studies that applied the Online Gaming Motivation Scale in the offline settings, more psychometric evidence in the offline setting is needed to warrant for meaning comparison. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Online Gaming Motivation Scale and to examine the predictive role of gaming motives to internet gaming disorder. A total of 614 adolescent gamers of online and offline games participated in the current study. The confirmatory factor analysis supports the three-factor structure of the Online Gaming Motivation Scale (namely social, immersion, and achievement motives). Pearson correlation, average variance extracted, composite reliability, and reliability analysis support the excellent psychometric properties of the Online Gaming Motivation Scale. Hierarchical multiple regression found gaming motives as significant predictors of internet gaming disorder among adolescent gamers of online and offline games.

The effect of motion games on improving the psychomotor and intellectual performance of children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities

Introduction. Depressive states and anxiety are common symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The persons with intellectual disabilities show problems related to the development of basic motor skills, having learning problems compared to normal ones, imbalances between the processes of arousal and inhibition, limited motor ability, difficult understanding of language and motor tasks, difficult concentration, mechanical assimilation etc. Objectives. The study analyzes the effectiveness of structures and motion games, applied in specific activities for children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Material and Methods. The research involved an experimental group of 5 children with one of these disabilities or their combination (age 10-11 years), included in a training process at the Ion Teodorescu Special Vocational School in Slobozia / Ialomița / Romania and comparing their results with a control group (6 normal children, with an average age of 10 years), between 20.09.2020-10.03.2021. The assessment of the level of psychomotor and intellectual development was made by the Cutout Test, the Cohs Cube Test (light task configurations) and an Attention Flexibility Test (movement to the corners of the room/field depending on the assigned color, counting successful attempts and mistakes). Results and discussion. The obtained results confirm the working hypothesis, so the use of the structures and games proposed in the program contributes to a significant improvement of the psychomotor and intellectual performances of students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum. Conclusion. espite all these improvements, they cannot approach or equal the reference values of children without problems, falling into the same age category. Keywords: psychomotor skills, adapted physical activities, recovery, children, learning disabilities,

Gaming Motivation and Negative Psychosocial Outcomes in Male Adolescents: An Individual-Centered 1-Year Longitudinal Study.

“Gaming motivation” is a useful concept to draw upon when considering inconsistencies in the effects of online gaming on psychosocial wellbeing. However, most prior studies that utilize it are cross-sectional and do not allow that individuals can be driven by multiple motives. The present study uses an individual-centered method to classify gaming motivation styles of male adolescents and longitudinally observes the relationship between gaming motivations and psychosocial outcomes. A total of 929 healthy, male, adolescent gamers were recruited in October 2019 and classified into “recreational” “achiever,” and “escaper” categories according to their baseline gaming motivations and self-esteem levels. Then, 1-year incidence rates of players and relative risks (RRs) of social withdrawal problems, anxiety/depression syndrome, and self-destructive/identity problems were assessed. Recreational players were found to have the lowest incidence of all the three psychosocial problems among the three categories, achievers only had a moderate risk of social withdrawal, compared to recreational players, while escapers showed a strong risk for social withdrawal, anxiety/depression, and self-destructive/identity problems, relative to recreational gamers. Overall, the different motivation subgroups were associated with different psychosocial problems. Both achievers and escapers were found to be maladaptive, but their psychosocial outcomes were different, a finding that provides further insight into the psychological mechanisms underlying these subgroups.

Self-powered ultra-sensitive millijoule impact sensor using room temperature cured PDMS based triboelectric nanogenerator

Real time detection of impacts in millisecond range is getting much attention nowadays owing to its possibility in sports for accurate judgement of game movements. Extensive research efforts have also been made to detect impacts directly to assess object security and prediction of its path. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) are emerging as power bank for internet of things (IoT) sensors and have achieved recognition as self-powered sensors. In this work, triboelectric nanogenerator technology is applied to develop an ultra-sensitive impact detector using room temperature cured PDMS and Cu electrodes under contact-separation mode. This TENG produced a power of 14 μW across a load of 20 MΩ under continuous excitation of 1 N force at 6 Hz frequency. Capacitance model is employed to evaluate its resistance and capacitive impedance and to obtain maximum power from self-powered impact detector. Experimental demonstration of capacitor charging validates capacitance model as appropriate model to evaluate TENG. Detailed analysis of small energy impacts are performed and impact time for difference impacts are decoded. The impact detector demonstrated real-time detection of impacts with a sensitivity of 4.1 V/mJ, which is the highest sensitivity compared to recent reports. Various advantages such as simple synthesize procedure, durability of material, self-powered mechanism, high sensitivity, and ultra-fast detection of millijoule energy impacts of the prepared impact sensor demands this device as potential candidate for impact sensing.

Syncop Section Inspirasi Vokal Goreh Tapuk Galambuak Randai Minangkabau dalam Karya Komposisi Musik Karawitan

This musical composition, entitled Syncop Section, was inspired by the game Tapuak Galambuak, the traditional art of Randai in Minangkabau. Tapuak Galambuak is a very interesting game movement in Randai's energetic performance and serves as a transition from changing story segments in Randai art. The Tapuak Galambuak game has a musical movement, in which there is a Goreh vocal music system which is played in a syncopated game pattern with vocal syllables such as hep, tah, tih, has, intertwined with each other by clapping hands on galembong. The principle of the Tapuak Galambuak game has similarities with the rhythm of jazz music such as syncopation, improvisation and unison, so that it becomes a unique one if it is collaborated. Furthermore, the Syncop Section combines two different types of typical music (Tapuak Galambuak and Acid Jazz) but have the same playing principle. Acid Jazz is part of the Jazz music genre that combines several elements from other genres such as Funk, Disco, and Soul. Syncop Section's musical compositions are made using the popular music approach method in the Acid Jazz sub-genre using basic concepts and developments that give rise to a musical collaboration. This work is shown in audio visual form using the concept of Work From Home during the current pandemic. The form of application of this work is presented by means of audio-visual performances aimed at reaching a wider audience.

The movement games: A methodical approach in the intellectual – motric development of preschoolers

In this study, we aimed to analyze if movement games represent a methodical approach in the intellectual-motric development of pre-schoolers and also if there are significant changes regarding their ability and motric performance. The present theme has been initially introduced as a pilot study and continued up to the present with further analysis on an extended group of subjects. Because of the experiment’s enlargement, the actual study has tracked important differences concerning the pre-schoolers' intellect, their scholarly achievements and exams or test papers. It has been discovered the fact that active scholars, who are involved in movement activities (daily physical education classes) have greater performance at school, whereas the rest (having a single physical education class a week, known as the physical activity moment in the curriculum with a duration of 50 minutes/week) do not. The research was achieved on two groups: A - The pilot group-composed of 12 children (boys and girls); B - The group of fundamental observation made up of 80 children-divided into two groups: An experimental group (E.G.) of 39 children (boys and girls): A control group (C.G.) of other 41 children (boys and girls). Children are aged between 5-6 years old attending the same kindergarten. Findings - During a game and through play, children discover how to learn by adopting a working method that involves activities that follow a step-by-step logical sequence. In conclusion, the movement game is an essential methodical approach in the intellectual-motric growth of pre-schoolers. Used regularly, the movement game will have a positive impact both on the capacity of movement guidance and the intellectual development. Keywords: Lesson, physical education, intellect, schedule, kindergartens.

Using Movement Games in Physical Education Class to Improve Physical Fitness and Stabilize Vestibule for Children Aged 6 to 7 years

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of motor games to improve physical fitness and vestibular stability in primary school students aged 6-7 years. The study was carried out based on semi-boarding primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study was carried out with 142 students in grade 1 and grade 2, who are divided into four groups (male and female experimental group; male and female control group). The indicators of fitness status and vestibular stability of 6-7-year-old students before and after using motor games during PE lessons showed superiority compared to the control group. The study showed positive effects of guiding motor games and outdoor games on fitness status and vestibular stability. The indicators of fitness and vestibular stability of students in the experimental group are higher than the control group and their reliability (р< 0.05). Therefore, it is important to research and select the movement games suitably for the characteristics and interests of students and organize their application in practice. In reality, through the process of using conventional scientific research methods in the field of physical education, this study has selected four new movement games to help develop physical fitness and vestibular stability for primary school students aged 6-7 years old in Ho Chi Minh City and apply it in practice. The study process is carried out in two forms: Educational outdoor activities and extracurricular activities in the Physical Education period. The initial results of the application showed that the selected motor games have developed physical strength, stabilized the vestibule for primary school students aged 6-7 in Ho Chi Minh City, and created excitement in the physical education classes for primary school students.

Relationship Between Gaming Disorder, Self-Compensation Motivation, Game Flow, Time Spent Gaming, and Fear of Missing Out Among a Sample of Chinese University Students: A Network Analysis.

Background and Aims: In previous correlational research, the relationship between gaming disorder (GD), compensation motivation, game flow, time spent gaming, and fear of missing out (FoMO) has been examined. However, network analysis has rarely been applied to explore the relationship between GD, self-compensation motivation, game flow, time spent gaming, and FoMO. Therefore, the present study used network analysis to examine the relationship between the aforementioned variables among a sample of gamers.Methods: The present study comprised gamers (N = 1,635) recruited from three Chinese universities, who completed an online survey including the Gaming Disorder Test, Self-Compensation Motivation Questionnaire, Game Flow Questionnaire, and Trait-State Fear of Missing Out Scale, as well as four items related to time spent gaming.Results: Self-compensation motivation, game flow, time spent gaming, and FoMO were all significantly and positively associated with GD. In the domain-level and facet-level networks, weekday gaming hours and weekend gaming hours had the strongest edge intensity. The domain-level, facet-level, and item-level networks analysis also showed that GD was connected with self-compensation motivation, game flow, time spent gaming, and FoMO. The network structure demonstrated a significant difference between males and females (2.33 vs. 2.81, p = 0.001) using the domain-level network comparison test (NCT).Conclusions: The results suggest that GD is closely associated with self-compensation motivation, game flow, time spent gaming, and FoMO. FoMO and gaming motivation (i.e., self-compensation and game flow) may increase time spent gaming and facilitate GD. Therefore, interventions that decrease game immersion and time spent gaming are likely to decrease GD.

List Point Marker Path Finding for Artificial Intelligence Movement in 3D Games

In making a path finding algorithm in a 3D game to determine the direction of the NPC agent towards the destination, the Djiksra algorithm, Depth First Search, Breadth First Search and so on, usually the shortest distance is directly proportional to the travel duration to the target point. In this study, a test will be made using a list marker point such as the Djiksra algorithm to get the shortest distance and fastest time to reach the destination, in making this algorithm the C# language is used and the Unity software is used. After experimenting with various list points in different places in two directions, it was found that the distance traveled is always directly proportional to duration. So the selection of the fastest or shortest path can be done with this list point marker algorithm.

Life on Wings

This paper presents a novel board game called Life on Wings, designed to create an experience and awareness about the life of birds in an urban landscape. The game lets users experience the life of six tropical urban birds across three seasons of a year. By performing different activities of birds, players learn about the challenges that an ever-changing urban environment creates for bird species. We reflect on our design process and describe the key design decisions that led to the development of our game. We also present insights of a playtesting session that was conducted with 11 participants to evaluate the design aspects of the game. Based on the study insights we present three implications on collaboration over competition, local game movement and longitudinal first-person perspective. Through this work, we aim to inspire more playful explorations on human-wildlife cohabitation.

Optimizing speed and agility in a volleyball game – Junior players

The present study aims to identify if and how motor skills such as speed and agility can be improved by using training activities corresponding to performance in volleyball. The experiment included a total of 16 male athletes (17–18 years old), divided into two groups (control and experimental group). The tests applied in the research were the Illinois test and the Hexagon test, since speed, agility and quickness are essential to high performance in volleyball. After the initial tests, the experimental group became part of a 6-week training programme, designed to learn and master speed and agility drills. The results obtained at the final control tests demonstrated that the indicators of motor skills registered a real progress. This confirmed our working hypothesis stating that physical exercises, motor games and other means, specific to the game of volleyball, can influence the development of motor skills.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: Agility, speed, performance sport, Illinois test, Hexagon test, volleyball training.

Competencies of a coach-teacher in the process of sports selection in football

The article presents the basics of the competence approach to the professional activity of a football coach-teacher in a process of sports selection. To train and teach children, teenagers and young people to play football is a difficult, from many points of view, professional and pedagogical task. It is necessary, first of all, that the coach-teacher as a football specialist was able to combine the understanding of technical, technical-tactical, tactical-strategic, on the one hand, as well as educational, communicative and psycho-physiological qualities on the other. In this case, the trainer-teacher must always take into account the age characteristics of the development of their players.&#x0D; It is known that the early transition of young talented players to professional football teams has, in general, not entirely predictable consequences. At the same time, the objective reality is that it is impossible to predict the future professional level of young players. Therefore, an important professional competence of a coach-teacher is the ability to "hold" and then "push" your talented student in the transition from one level to another.&#x0D; The competence of a football coach should cover all areas of teaching the basics of physical education and sports at school age and provides in-depth knowledge in many areas to address issues related to the dynamics and specifics of learning to play football. Particular attention should be paid to the development of creative game thinking and the formation of coordination skills, which are the basis of movement techniques and game actions. For a coach of young football players, who is endowed with such characteristics, it is a determining factor in achieving results that bring professional satisfaction and creative success.