<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective #385515799915 (2025-02-07)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective #385515799915 (2025-02-07)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T14:15:20Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Brian Phillips" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective #385515799915 (2025-02-07)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Brian Phillips", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-07T14:15:20Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/385515799915" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://524324.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "385515799915", "abstract": "Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective #385515799915 (2025-02-07)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective", "author": "Dr. Brian Phillips", "datePublished": "2025-02-07T14:15:20Z", "url": "https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/4.jpg" alt="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" title="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Brian Phillips</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-07</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Brian Phillips for contributing the article "Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" alt="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" title="Understanding the Role of Competence and Autonomy in Player Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This paper examines the intersection of mobile games and behavioral economics, exploring how game mechanics can be used to influence economic decision-making and consumer behavior. Drawing on insights from psychology, game theory, and economics, the study analyzes how mobile games employ reward systems, uncertainty, risk-taking, and resource management to simulate real-world economic decisions. The research explores the potential for mobile games to be used as tools for teaching economic principles, as well as their role in shaping financial behavior in the digital economy. The paper also discusses the ethical considerations of using gamified elements in influencing players’ financial choices.</p><p>This study explores the application of mobile games and gamification techniques in the workplace to enhance employee motivation, engagement, and productivity. The research examines how mobile games, particularly those designed for workplace environments, integrate elements such as leaderboards, rewards, and achievements to foster competition, collaboration, and goal-setting. Drawing on organizational behavior theory and motivation psychology, the paper investigates how gamification can improve employee performance, job satisfaction, and learning outcomes. The study also explores potential challenges, such as employee burnout, over-competitiveness, and the risk of game fatigue, and provides guidelines for designing effective and sustainable workplace gamification systems.</p><p>This research investigates the ethical and psychological implications of microtransaction systems in mobile games, particularly in free-to-play models. The study examines how microtransactions, which allow players to purchase in-game items, cosmetics, or advantages, influence player behavior, spending habits, and overall satisfaction. Drawing on ethical theory and psychological models of consumer decision-making, the paper explores how microtransactions contribute to the phenomenon of “pay-to-win,” exploitation of vulnerable players, and player frustration. The research also evaluates the psychological impact of loot boxes, virtual currency, and in-app purchases, offering recommendations for ethical monetization practices that prioritize player well-being without compromising developer profitability.</p><p>This paper examines the potential of augmented reality (AR) in educational mobile games, focusing on how AR can be used to create interactive learning experiences that enhance knowledge retention and student engagement. The research investigates how AR technology can overlay digital content onto the physical world to provide immersive learning environments that foster experiential learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Drawing on educational psychology and AR development, the paper explores the advantages and challenges of incorporating AR into mobile games for educational purposes. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of AR-based learning tools compared to traditional educational methods and provides recommendations for integrating AR into mobile games to promote deeper learning outcomes.</p><p>This study explores the integration of narrative design and gameplay mechanics in mobile games, focusing on how immersive storytelling can enhance player engagement and emotional investment. The research investigates how developers use branching narratives, character development, and world-building elements to create compelling storylines that drive player interaction and decision-making. Drawing on narrative theory and interactive storytelling principles, the paper examines how different narrative structures—such as linear, non-linear, and emergent storytelling—affect player experience in mobile games. The research also discusses the role of player agency in shaping the narrative and the challenges of balancing narrative depth with gameplay accessibility in mobile games.</p> <p> <a href="/redirect/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://567922523410-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://924593900549-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://715528675377-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://620971064424-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://815869741393-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://250798550557-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://754106688174-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://058188503673-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://438484260770-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://439257662580-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://331798032981-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://417484428454-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://110378412581-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://494693734483-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://936871282320-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://171320560030-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://304852155732-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://861194111354-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://301404445820-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://036519895005-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?426651092133&url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?678150264825&url=https://naver678150264825-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?805416968624&url=https://naver805416968624-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?833056423249&url=https://naver833056423249-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?365857348989&url=https://naver365857348989-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?576448822128&url=https://naver576448822128-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?770194031617&url=https://naver770194031617-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?451249207841&url=https://naver451249207841-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?723036814823&url=https://naver723036814823-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?337498143378&url=https://naver337498143378-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?298082264668&url=https://naver298082264668-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?249631075715&url=https://naver249631075715-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?639066896704&url=https://naver639066896704-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-920486211185.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-392974438335.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-025695198136.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-868086526813.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-356190693163.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-672596283081.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-744336662371.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-431757025374.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-992201475908.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-575702946021.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-824351851181.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-238829786257.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-442154337773.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-969177291183.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-151877622847.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-371059455363.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-093111527714-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-477751499695-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-540177577898-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/1402658397" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a></p> <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section pb-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="heading">Related</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/4876293105"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" alt="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" title="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-4876293105.mit-edu.top/post/4876293105/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-07</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/4876293105">Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments</a></h2> <p class="info">This longitudinal study investigates the effectiveness of gamification elements in mobile fitness games in fostering long-term behavioral changes related to physical activity and health. By tracking player behavior over extended periods, the research assesses the impact of in-game rewards, challenges, and social interactions on players’ motivation and adherence to fitness goals. The paper employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, biometric data, and in-game analytics, to provide a comprehensive understanding of how game mechanics influence physical activity patterns, health outcomes, and sustained engagement.</p> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/4876293105" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/4.jpg" alt="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" title="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Alexander Ward</strong> <span>2025-02-07 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/0157683924"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" alt="Deep Graph Neural Networks for Modeling Social Interactions in Multiplayer Games" title="Deep Graph Neural Networks for Modeling Social Interactions in Multiplayer Games" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-0157683924.mit-edu.top/post/0157683924/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-07</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/0157683924">Deep Graph Neural Networks for Modeling Social Interactions in Multiplayer Games</a></h2> <p class="info">This study investigates the privacy and data security issues associated with mobile gaming, focusing on data collection practices, user consent, and potential vulnerabilities. It proposes strategies for enhancing data protection and ensuring user privacy.</p> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/0157683924" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/16.jpg" alt="Deep Graph Neural Networks for Modeling Social Interactions in Multiplayer Games" title="Deep Graph Neural Networks for Modeling Social Interactions in Multiplayer Games" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Larry Sanders</strong> <span>2025-02-07 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/5791042863"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/9.jpg" alt="Blockchain-Integrated Asset Management Systems for Mobile Game Economies" title="Blockchain-Integrated Asset Management Systems for Mobile Game Economies" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-5791042863.mit-edu.top/post/5791042863/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-07</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/5791042863">Blockchain-Integrated Asset Management Systems for Mobile Game Economies</a></h2> <p class="info">Game developers are the architects of dreams, weaving intricate codes and visual marvels to craft worlds that inspire awe and ignite passion among players. Behind every pixel and line of code lies a creative vision, a dedication to excellence, and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences. The collaboration between artists, programmers, and storytellers gives rise to masterpieces that captivate the imagination and set new standards for innovation in the gaming industry.</p> <a href="https://524324.mit-edu.top/post/5791042863" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/4.jpg" alt="Blockchain-Integrated Asset Management Systems for Mobile Game Economies" title="Blockchain-Integrated Asset Management Systems for Mobile Game Economies" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Patrick Russell</strong> <span>2025-02-07 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2> </div> </div> <form class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0"> <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email"> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 d-grid"> <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe"> </div> </form> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center copyright"> <div class="col-lg-7 text-center"> <div class="widget"> <p>Copyright © <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved. </p> <p> < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br> <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload"> </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></body> </html>
