CLT: Why Do We Play Mobile Games? A Study Quantitatively Examining Characteristics of the Casual Player

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Short Description

In this presentation, a study is discussed that quantitatively examined characteristics of the casual player. A total of 1,950 students across four high schools and six colleges participated by responding to a 92-item questionnaire designed to capture data on mobile game play. Findings revealed support for many of the claims made about the casual player along with potentially positive benefits, to include improved mood and feelings of well-being and better mental attention and focus.

Authors

• Boaventura DaCosta, Solers Research Group

• Soonhwa Seok, Korea University