Degree of immersion in role-playing video games Test - the question form
Questions: 64 · 12 minutes
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1. When I am playing on the computer, I do not tell people around me what I am doing if they ask.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
2. I realize I have become absorbed in the game and am running late to meet friends or to school.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
3. Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I see images from the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
4. I like spending time playing more than studying at school.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
5. I reread the same paragraph in a book when I realized I was thinking through moves in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
6. I like to think about different ways to solve the tasks in the game, even when I am not playing.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I feel irritable if I am not playing role-playing games.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
8. During repetitive (monotonous) activities in everyday life, scenes from the game appear in front of my eyes.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
9. I could be more successful if I did not put off planned tasks until after playing.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10. I feel guilty toward family or friends when I realize I got carried away with the game and did not do what I had promised.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
11. When I am not interested in what is happening around me, I think about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
12. I like to imagine myself as strong, brave, and skillful as the character.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
13. When I play, all my problems fade into the background.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
14. I try not to be like the character in a role-playing computer game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
15. I cannot concentrate on my studies because I am constantly thinking about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
16. Sometimes I forget to wash my face or comb my hair because I am absorbed in playing on the computer.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
17. A melody from the game comes into my head.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
18. I prefer playing games to spending time with my family.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
19. While playing, I sometimes shout things like “I got killed!” or “I crashed!”, etc.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
20. If I had the opportunity, I would not go to school and would play computer games instead.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
21. If I know that I am about to play, nothing can put me in a bad mood.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
22. In real life, when things do not go as planned, I want to "undo" what happened.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
23. I want to be like the character from my favorite game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
24. I plan my day so that I can get everything done after playing the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
25. I get angry when someone tries to distract me from playing a game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
26. When I feel nervous, I see the game’s storyline in my mind.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
27. I realize that once again I could not resist and started playing a game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
28. Before falling asleep, I like to think about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
29. After playing, I feel dryness or burning in my eyes.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
30. At times, I move as if to dodge blows along with the character.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
31. I feel upset when I realize that my personality is not very similar to that of my favorite character.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
32. If I spend a long time at the computer, my back starts to hurt.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
33. Right after playing, I cannot fall asleep because I keep thinking about my actions in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
34. At times, I cannot keep a promise because I get too absorbed in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
35. I cannot fall asleep because I keep thinking about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
36. I am more interested in playing than in spending time with friends.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
37. After playing, I feel that objects/events in the game and in real life are similar.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
38. I have pain and numbness in my hand while playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
39. My mood depends on how successful my character is in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
40. When I have a free moment, I start up a role-playing game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
41. In the game, I feel as if the character and I are one.
1 - Always
2 - Often
3 - Sometimes
4 - Rarely
5 - Never
42. I cannot fall asleep or I sleep very little when I am absorbed in a computer game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
43. Whatever I am doing, I find myself thinking about the game again.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
44. I feel upset when my character dies.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
45. I feel offended by family members if they limit the amount of time I can spend playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
46. I have to change my plans because after playing I do not have enough time for everything.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
47. I worry about how the game is going.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
48. I socialize only with people who are interested in role-playing computer games.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
49. I find it hard to stop playing.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
50. I argue with my parents when they turn off the computer.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
51. I feel pleased when I complete a task I have set for myself.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
52. I enjoy thinking about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
53. If I play for a long time, I start to get a headache.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
54. I find it difficult to resist starting a game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
55. I feel more cheerful when I know I will be playing soon.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
56. I worry about what happens in the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
57. My mood improves when I play role-playing games.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
58. I eat at the computer or forget to eat when I play.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
59. Playing the game makes my life fun and enjoyable.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
60. Thoughts about the game distract me from my studies.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
61. Before playing a game, I feel anxious.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
62. My mood improves sharply before playing a game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
63. Sometimes I cannot get rid of thoughts about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
64. I enjoy playing the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
1. When I am playing on the computer, I do not tell people around me what I am doing if they ask.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
2. I realize I am getting carried away with the game and will be late to meet friends or to school.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
3. When I close my eyes, I see images from the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
4. I like spending time playing role-playing computer games more than studying at school.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
5. I reread the same paragraph in a book when I realized I was thinking through game moves.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
6. I like to think about different ways to solve the tasks in the game, even when I am not playing.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I feel irritable if I do not play role-playing games.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. During monotonous, repetitive activities in daily life, scenes from the game appear before my eyes.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
9. I could be more successful if I did not put off planned tasks until after playing the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
10. I feel guilty toward my family or friends when I realize I have gotten carried away with the game and did not do what I promised.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
11. When I am not interested in what is happening around me, I think about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
12. I like to imagine myself as strong, brave, and skillful as the character.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
13. When I play, all my problems fade into the background.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
14. I try not to be like the character in a computer game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
15. I cannot concentrate on my studies because I am constantly thinking about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
16. Sometimes I forget to wash my face or comb my hair because I get absorbed in playing on the computer.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
17. A melody from a game comes into my head.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
18. I prefer playing role-playing computer games to spending time with my family.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
19. When playing, I sometimes shout things like “I got killed!” or “I crashed!”
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
20. If I had the opportunity, I would not go to school and would play computer games instead.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
21. If I know I am going to play soon, nothing can spoil my mood.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
22. In real life, if something does not go as planned, I want to “undo” it.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
23. I want to be like the character from my favorite role-playing game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
24. I plan my day so that I can finish everything after playing the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
25. I get angry when someone tries to distract me from playing the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
26. When I feel nervous, I see a game plot in my mind.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
27. I realize that, once again, I could not resist and started playing a game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
28. Before falling asleep, I like to think about the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
29. I experience dryness or burning in my eyes after playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
30. I sometimes dodge attacks along with the character.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
31. I feel upset when I realize that my character is not much like my favorite character.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
32. If I spend a long time at the computer, my back starts to hurt.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
33. Right after playing, I cannot fall asleep because I keep thinking about what I did in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
34. Sometimes I cannot keep a promise because I get too absorbed in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
35. I cannot fall asleep because of thoughts about the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
36. Playing is more interesting to me than talking with friends.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
37. After playing, I feel that objects/events in the game and in real life are similar.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
38. I have pain and a numb feeling in my hand while playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
39. My mood depends on how successful my character’s actions are in the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
40. When I have a free moment, I start up a game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
41. In the game, I feel that I and my character are one.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
42. I cannot fall asleep or I sleep very little when I am absorbed in a computer game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
43. Whatever I am doing, I find myself thinking about the game again.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
44. I feel upset when my character dies in the game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
45. I feel offended with my family if they limit my gaming time.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
46. I have to change my plans because after playing I do not have enough time for everything.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
47. I worry about how the game is going.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
48. I socialize only with people who are interested in role-playing games.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
49. I find it difficult to stop playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
50. I argue with my parents when they turn off the computer.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
51. I feel happy when I accomplish a task I have set for myself.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
52. I like to think about the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
53. If I play for a long time, I start to get a headache.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
54. I find it hard to resist starting a game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
55. I feel happier if I know I will be playing soon.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
56. I worry about what is happening in the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
57. My mood improves when I play role-playing games.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
58. I eat at the computer or forget to eat when I am playing.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
59. Playing the game makes my life fun and joyful.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
60. Thoughts about the game distract me from my studies.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
61. Before playing, I feel anxious.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
62. My mood improves sharply before playing a game.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
63. At times, I cannot get thoughts about the game out of my mind.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never
64. I enjoy playing the game.
1 – Always
2 – Often
3 – Sometimes
4 – Rarely
5 – Never