Publication details
Výkonová motivace hráčů počítačových her v adolescenci
| Title in English | Achievement motivation of computer games players in adolescence |
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| Year of publication | 2001 |
| Type | Article in Proceedings |
| Conference | Psychologické otázky adolescence |
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| Field | Psychology |
| Keywords | achievement motivation; computer games; adolescence |
| Description | This study is focused on achievement motivation of computer games players in adolescence. A total of 76 players who were suitable for two criterion: a) duration of playing computer games per week (minimum: 7 hours a week), b) duration of interest in computer games (minimum: 1 year). There was found no significant difference in level and in structure of achievement motivation between players and non-players. Higher level of achievement motivation focused on ego for players was discovered. There is no relationship between level of achievement motivation and amount of playing computer games. However, heavy players scored lower at both components of achievement motivation (ego, task) than other players. |