Gaming Motivation Scale, GAMS Test - the question form
Questions: 18 · 4 minutes
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1. Because I want to play them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
2. To enjoy using new features of the game.
1 – Disagree
2 – Disagree somewhat
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree somewhat
5 – Agree
3. For the feeling of accomplishment I experience when I play.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
4. To obtain powerful and unique items, virtual currency, and to explore parts of the game not yet explored.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
5. Because being a good player is prestigious.
1 – Disagree
2 – Disagree somewhat
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree somewhat
5 – Agree
6. To obtain rewards, prizes, or experience.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
7. Because it is a good way to develop important personal qualities.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
8. Because it is a good way to develop thinking and communication skills.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. Because online games mean a lot to me personally.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
10. Because online games are part of who I am.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
11. Because it is part of my life.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. Because playing online games is something I value.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
13. Because I feel a need to play regularly.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
14. Because I need to play in order to feel OK.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
15. Because I feel upset if I do not play.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
16. Sometimes I wonder whether I should be playing online games at all.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
17. I used to have clear reasons for playing, but now I wonder whether I should continue.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
18. Honestly, I do not know; I feel like I am just wasting my time.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
1. Because I want to play them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
2. To enjoy using new features in the game.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
3. For the sense of achievement I feel when I play.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
4. To obtain powerful and unique items, virtual currency, and explore parts of the game I have not yet explored.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
5. Because being a good player is prestigious.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
6. To earn rewards, prizes, or experience points.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
7. Because it is a good way to develop important personal qualities.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
8. Because it is a good way to develop thinking and communication skills.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. Because online games mean a lot to me personally.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
10. Because online games are part of who I am.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
11. Because it is part of my life.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. Because they are important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
13. Because I feel the need to play regularly.
1 – Disagree
2 – Disagree somewhat
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree somewhat
5 – Agree
14. Because I need to play in order to feel okay.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
15. Because I feel upset if I do not play.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
16. I do not really know anymore; sometimes I ask myself whether I should keep doing this.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
17. I used to have clear reasons, but now I ask myself whether it is worth continuing.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
18. Honestly, I do not know; I feel like I am just wasting my time.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree