Max V. Birk

schoolUniversity of Saskatchewanbar_chart#3734 Global Rank

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Let Me Be Implicit: Using Motive Disposition Theory to Predict and Explain Behaviour in Digital Games

We introduce explicit and implicit motives (i.e., achievement, affiliation, power, autonomy) into player experience research and situate them in existing theories of player motivation, personality, playstyle, and experience. Additionally, we conducted an experiment with 109 players in a social play situation and show…

CHI '181st AuthorIdentity & Avatars in XR +1

Combating Attrition in Digital Self-Improvement Programs using Avatar Customization

Digital self-improvement programs (e.g., interventions, training programs, self-help apps) are widely accessible, but can not employ the same degree of external regulation as programs delivered in controlled environments. As a result, they suffer from high attrition – even the best programs won’t work if people don’t…

CHI '182nd AuthorHonorable MentionGame UX & Player Behavior +1

The Privilege of Immersion: Racial and Ethnic Experiences, Perceptions, and Beliefs in Digital Gaming

People of color comprise a large proportion of the US play-er base, yet are systematically and grossly underrepresented in digital games. We constructed a survey to assess if players perceive this underrepresentation, how they experience these representations, and sample their beliefs about diversity and gaming. Mixed…

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