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Video Game Acceptance: A Meta-Analysis of the Extended Technology Acceptance Model

  • Xiaohui Wang*
  • , Dion Hoe-Lian Goh
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

The current study systematically reviews and summarizes the existing literature of game acceptance, identifies the core determinants, and evaluates the strength of the relationships in the extended technology acceptance model. Moreover, this study segments video games into two categories: hedonic and utilitarian and examines player acceptance of these two types separately. Through a meta-analysis of 50 articles, we find that perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU), and perceived enjoyment (PE) significantly associate with attitude and behavioral intention. PE is the dominant predictor of hedonic game acceptance, while PEOU and PU are the main determinants of utilitarian game acceptance. Furthermore, we find that respondent type and game platform are significant moderators. Findings of this study provide critical insights into the phenomenon of game acceptance and suggest directions for future research.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)662-671
JournalCyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Volume20
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes

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Research Keywords

  • hedonic oriented
  • meta-analysis
  • technology acceptance model
  • utilitarian oriented
  • video games

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