Flow experiences of children in an interactive social game environment

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Publication Type:

Journal Article

Source:

British Journal of Educational Technology, Volume 38, Number 3, p.455-464 (2007)

ISBN:

0007-1013

Accession Number:

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Abstract:

This study examines children's flow experiences in an interactive social game environment. A total of 33 children aged from 7 to 9 years participated in the study for 6 weeks. Data were collected through observations and interviews. In order to measure the flow experiences of the children, items of a flow scale were administered to the children through interviews. Results revealed that flow experiences occur more among boys than girls during gameplay. While ludology had more effect on the flow experiences of boys when compared with the narratology of computer games, narratology had more effect among girls. Challenge and complexity elements of games had more effect on the flow experiences of the children than clear feedback.

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