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Acceptance of Virtual Reality Games: A Multi-Theory Approach

Acceptance of Virtual Reality Games: A Multi-Theory Approach
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Author(s): Mehmet Kosa (Tilburg University, The Netherlands), Ahmet Uysal (Stanford University, Stanford, USA)and P. Erhan Eren (Middle East Technical University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 31
Source title: Research Anthology on Game Design, Development, Usage, and Social Impact
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7589-8.ch003

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Abstract

As virtual reality (VR) games are getting more widespread, the need to understand the interaction between players and the VR games is gaining prominence. The present study examines player endorsement of virtual reality games from an amalgamation of technology acceptance, self-determination, and flow theory perspectives. A survey was carried out with participants (N = 396) who had played a VR game at least once and at most five times. Structural equation modeling analyses showed that perceived ease of use was the primary predictor for satisfaction of self-determination constructs (autonomy and competence) and flow constructs (immersion and concentration), which in turn predicted player enjoyment. Accordingly, the results suggest the importance of including self-determination constructs in addition to the flow perspective within the context of technology acceptance model, for explaining the acceptance of VR gaming. Findings also showed that enjoyment resulted in positive attitudes towards VR gaming, and these attitudes predicted intention to play VR games.

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