Effect of challenge, control and curiosity on intrinsic motivation in computer gaming for learning

Author

Sook-Yee Edna CHAN
Seng Chun Alvin TANG
Fiona Fui-hoon NAH, Singapore Management UniversityFollow
Huei Wuan LOW-EE
Qizhang LIU

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Publication Date

4-2011

Abstract

The theory of intrinsically motivating instruction suggests that challenge, control and curiosity are factors influencing intrinsic motivation in learning. In this research, we assessed the effects of challenge, control and curiosity on intrinsic motivation and found support for the theory.

Keywords

Intrinsic motivation, Learning

Discipline

Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces | Software Engineering

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management; Intelligent Systems and Optimization; Data Science and Engineering

Publication

Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Computer Games, Multimedia and Allied Technology, CGAT 2011 and 2nd Annual International Conference on Cloud Computing and Virtualization, CCV 2011, Penang Malaysia, April 25-26

First Page

47

Last Page

51

ISBN

9789810886448

Publisher

CGAT

City or Country

Penang, Malaysia

Citation

CHAN, Sook-Yee Edna; TANG, Seng Chun Alvin; NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon; LOW-EE, Huei Wuan; and LIU, Qizhang. Effect of challenge, control and curiosity on intrinsic motivation in computer gaming for learning. (2011). Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Computer Games, Multimedia and Allied Technology, CGAT 2011 and 2nd Annual International Conference on Cloud Computing and Virtualization, CCV 2011, Penang Malaysia, April 25-26. 47-51.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/9503

Additional URL

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