I want to measure the perceibed intrinsic motivation towards videogames (in general) through IMI, particularly through the interest/enjoyment subscale, in the authors words "the self-report measure of intrinsic motivation".
As mentioned, eventhough it is developed orignially for lab settings I find that adapting it is a simple and effective way of mesuring also self-perception of different hobbies and tasks. I particullarly find their items more relevant than others such as the situational motivational scale (SIMS)...
What do you think? If not, what SDT scale would you use?
Best!
I think that scale, in an adapted format, may be appropriate for a non-lab context, but I don't know it all that well.
However, the concept of motivation is, as you know, intimately linked to the development of self-determination, but it doesn't completely define it. You have to ask yourself if you only want to assess the level of intrinsic motivation to video games, or perhaps, you are interested in the effect of various components of self-determination, such as in the Functional Theory Wehmeyer: autonomy, self-regulation, empowerment and self-realization, in which case there is an specific instrument: The ARC's Self-Determination Scale.
Likewise, you also have to ask yourself if you wish to observe through a pre-test/post-test design the effect generated by videogaming on individuals, or if you just want to check whether there is a correlation between video game use, the type of video games, etc. and increased intrinsic motivation.
I hope I've helped some help!
My bests!
Hi Luisa... thanx for the contribuition!
I agree with you that motivation and particularly intrinsic motivation are just part of a bigger picture. Still, in this part of my work (which focuses on many other stuff) I just want to keep it simple and confirm that when students feel intrinsically motivated towards playing games they also feel they are autonomous, competent and that they relate to others when playing them.
I think I will use PENS (I just got permissión from the authors) for autonomy, competence and relatedness in games. They are just the "tipical" SDT scales but adapted to gaming.
For intrinsic motivation I was between the IMI subscale that I mentioned and SIMS subscale for intrinsic motivation (four simple items) and I think I will stick to this.
Also, to my understandting ARC mesures variables such as autonomy in general life terms but not in such a way that could be applied to specific activities or hobbies.
Best and keep strong!
Jorge
Thas`t a fantastic idea for your topic. I wish you the best in your research, and also I hope to see nearly some of your results. I'm really interested on the topic.
My bests!!!
Luisa
Jorge,
Very interesting question. I agree PENS is the best option. Nonetheless, you might also consider that depending on which your variables are, you can apply PENS,IMI, or Game Playing Skill scale. They are all inclusive.
For example. Tamborini, R., Bowman, N. D., Eden, A., Grizzard, M., & Organ, A. (2010). Defining media enjoyment as the satisfaction of intrinsic needs. Journal of communication, 60(4), 758-777.
They use PENS for Need satisfaction, IMI for Enjoyment and so on.
Good luck!
Thanx Angel... very glad finding people working on the same stuff.
EDIT: Ángel!! Didn't realize this was YOU! I was told you are almost there with your thesis... GRATS! Your work will definitely be an inspiration!
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