Flow in Gaming: Literature Synthesis and Framework Development

Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah; Brenda Eschenbrenner; Qing Zeng; Venkata Rajasekhar Telaprolu; Sepandar Sepehr

doi:10.1504/ijisam.2014.062288

Flow in Gaming: Literature Synthesis and Framework Development

Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah^*, Brenda Eschenbrenner, Qing Zeng, Venkata Rajasekhar Telaprolu, Sepandar Sepehr

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Abstract

Flow, a state of optimal experience where one is completely absorbed and immersed in an activity, is an important phenomenon for studying and designing games. In this article, we synthesise the literature on flow in gaming to discern existing research streams, and identify the antecedents, dimensions, and outcomes of flow which are then integrated into a framework. Based on the findings, we provide suggestions for game design elements that practitioners, such as game designers, may find useful for creating or inducing flow in gaming. We also discuss implications for research and practice as well as provide suggestions for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-124
Journal	International Journal of Information Systems and Management
Volume	1
Issue number	1/2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/ijisam.2014.062288
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Gaming
Framework
Game design elements

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