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Retention: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Thomas Clark</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 Thomas Clark 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/16.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 study examines the ethical implications 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