Abstract Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 51, no. 2),“Understanding
Gamification,” addresses a number of issues and variables that need to be taken into …

In this study we conceptualize cues in social media that require a single click (eg, Likes,
Favorites) as paralinguistic digital affordances (PDAs). Why do people use PDAs and how …

This paper characterizes both Generation X's and Generation Y's brand engagement on
referral intentions and electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) through social media, namely …

Gamification, which refers to applying gaming elements to a real-world activity, is not
necessarily a new idea. But (1) the rapid adoption of the smartphone,(2) the tremendous …

Abstract Social Virtual Worlds (SVWs) are increasingly being used in education; however,
little is known about how personal motivation affects engagement in online learning courses …

Team activities that were traditionally offline are increasingly incorporating mediated
elements where there is a mix of physical and computer-assisted activities. In this study, we …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the determinants of players' continuance
intentions to play Pokémon GO (PG) and ultimately make in-app purchases, mainly from the …

Technologies are increasingly adopted and used by young children at home. Parents play
an important role in shaping their media use, keeping certain possibilities open for children …

In this paper we report an empirical study of how and what types of social support eSports
players can experience from their gameplay. Specifically, we interviewed 26 eSports players …

This paper represents our first endeavor to explore how to better understand the complex
nature, scope, and practices of eSports. Our goal is to explore diverse perspectives on what …