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Resource type: Proceedings Article BibTeX citation key: Pace2008 Email resource to friend View all bibliographic details |
Categories: General Keywords: Flow, Immersion Creators: Pace Publisher: simulation Industry Association of Australia (Melbourne) Collection: Simulation Technology and Training Conference |
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Abstract |
"Immersion—also described as engagement, involvement, presence, or a sense of ‘being there’ in a virtual environment—is widely considered to be a desirable element of instructional computer games and simulations, but the experience is poorly understood. This paper provides some insights into the nature of immersion obtained from a qualitative study of the flow experiences of computer game players. Flow is an enjoyable state of intense mental focus that is sometimes experienced by individuals who are engaged in a challenging activity."
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