Article

The Development and Validity of A Children\'s Internet Game Flow Scale

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최인수,이채호

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pp. 39~50 / 2009 Vol.16 No.2

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the development and validity of the Internet Game Flow Scale for Children(IGFSC). The participants were 215 children in grades 5 and 6. Data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis, Pearson\'s r and Cronbach\'s α. Results: The 10 items of the scale were found to be satisfactory in terms of item response distribution and item discrimination. Factor analysis revealed that a 2-factor solution was the best fit: enjoyment, and telepresence. Correlations between Internet game flow for child ratings and game interest ratings were significant. Cronbach\'s α ranged from .96 and .93 for two sub-scales and .95 for the total scale. The results revealed that the children internet game flow scale was a reliable and valid measure for evaluation of the Internet game flow for children.

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