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Game engagement theory — Wikipedia (en)

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Game engagement theory (sometimes called game engagement models or engagement theories in games) refers to theoretical frameworks that explain why and how players become immersed and emotionally invested in games. These theories draw from psychology, motivation, human-computer interaction, and game design to model the processes that create sustained gameplay. A central influence on many game engagement models is Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which emphasizes the importance of satisfying three psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness in order to create intrinsic motivation and enjoyment. Other frameworks highlight the role of immersion and presence, flow, or reward and feedback systems in shaping player involvement. Collectively, these perspectives suggests that engagement is achieved when games create a balance between challenge and skill, provide meaningful choices, offer social or narrative connections, and maintain a sense of progress or achievement. Beyond entertainment, game engagement theories are also applied in areas such as education, gamification, and health and well-being, where engagement is seen as essential for learning, motivation, and adherence. At the same time, game engagement theory hasn’t been centralized and structured, with researchers who have noted potential drawbacks, including the risk of problematic or excessive engagement, which has prompted calls for balanced design that supports player well-being alongside motivation.

Tema degli esploratori: matematica e informatica teorica (deposito sistematico; ricerca «game theory»).
Fonte: Wikipedia in inglese, voce «Game engagement theory» — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_engagement_theory
Wikidata Q137049149 (dati Wikidata in CC0 1.0) — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137049149
Autori: i contributori di Wikipedia (cronologia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_engagement_theory?action=history).
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