The gamer identity scale: A measure of self concept as a video gamer

Lepp, Andrew; Yim, Brian H.; Jacob, Elizabeth J.; Dowdell, Bryan

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2022.107476

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“…After the filtering questions, the survey was divided in two parts and required about 10 min to complete. Part 1 assessed variables examining the social psychology of gamers and is published here (Yim et al, 2023). In Part 2 of the survey, participants completed the valid and reliable International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ; Craig et al, 2003).…”

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Esports Athletes on a Team or Club Are More Physically Active and Less Sedentary Than Equally Experienced, Casual Video Gamers

Dowdell,

Lepp,

Yim

et al. 2024

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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Literature and governing agencies refer to gamers who partake in esports as “esports athletes,” and research suggests that exercise may be a beneficial component of esports training. Yet esports athletes are stereotyped similarly to casual gamers, for example, sedentary and not physically active. The purpose of this research was to compare physical activity and sedentary behavior between esports athletes on a team or club and casual gamers. Data were collected via an online survey (N = 532 total; n = 172 women). The survey assessed physical activity behaviors (i.e., International Physical Activity Questionnaire), time spent playing games, and esports affiliation. Independent samples t tests and analysis of variance were used for comparisons. Esports athletes on a team or club reported significantly more (F = 67.99, p < .001) physical activity (5,706 ± 4,558 metabolic equivalent min/week) compared to casual gamers (2,738 ± 2,792 metabolic equivalent min/week). There was a significant interaction between the effects of gender and group (F = 5.680, p = .018) on vigorous physical activity. Esports athletes on a team or club also reported significantly less (F = 77.436, p < .001) sedentary behavior compared to casual gamers. There was no reported difference in time spent playing video games between groups (t = 1.416, p = .157). In conclusion, esports athletes on a team or club were more physically active and less sedentary than their casual counterparts.

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Esports Athletes on a Team or Club Are More Physically Active and Less Sedentary Than Equally Experienced, Casual Video Gamers

Dowdell,

Lepp,

Yim

et al. 2024

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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“…From the perspective of consumers, the purchase attitude towards virtual goods will also affect their purchase behavior. For teenagers, it can be shown that it is worthwhile to buy virtual goods, and the difficulty of the game is reduced, or they can get virtual items or characters they want [6]. It is also possible that they are motivated by vanity to obtain recognition from others.…”

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The Influence of Virtual Goods Purchase on Teenagers' Online Consumption——Genshin Impact Marketing Strategy as a Case

Zou¹

2023

BCPBM

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Mihoyo's open world mobile game Genshin Impact, launched in September 2020, set the record for the highest grossing mobile game worldwide for the month with $245 million, and was the highest grossing mobile game in China for six consecutive months. Behind this impressive performance, there have also been negative voices about inducing overspending in games. For a game aimed at teenagers, it sets very high purchase prices for virtual goods and lotteries and lacks guidance and efforts to protect teenagers. Teenagers are one of the biggest consumers of online games. With the rapid development and popularity of mobile Internet and smart devices in China, it is more convenient for Chinese teenagers to access online games, and the era of touch games shows a younger trend. This paper uses two practical cases to focus on the impact of the highly developed mobile game consumer market on consumers and enterprises. It analyzes and discusses from two perspectives, involving the analysis of marketing concepts, schemes, consumer psychology and other elements. In the end, it deduces the social and moral issues that enterprises need to pay attention to in their own operations and improves a cleaner consumer market together with consumer groups.

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Barriers to playing digital games: Why do some people choose not to play digital games?

Ha,

Kim

2024

Telematics and Informatics

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The gamer identity scale: A measure of self concept as a video gamer

Cited by 5 publications

References 33 publications

Esports Athletes on a Team or Club Are More Physically Active and Less Sedentary Than Equally Experienced, Casual Video Gamers

Esports Athletes on a Team or Club Are More Physically Active and Less Sedentary Than Equally Experienced, Casual Video Gamers

The Influence of Virtual Goods Purchase on Teenagers' Online Consumption——Genshin Impact Marketing Strategy as a Case

Barriers to playing digital games: Why do some people choose not to play digital games?

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