Journal article
Game-Inspired Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning
The FLTMAG
09/01/2025
Abstract
Among the reasons why people play video games is the experience of autonomy, the sense that their choices and actions have meaningful consequences within the game world. Autonomy satisfies a core psychological need and is strongly linked to increased engagement, enjoyment, and persistence (Ryan et al., 2006; Tyack & Mekler, 2020). When players feel they can freely explore, make meaningful decisions, and shape their own paths, games become more intrinsically motivating and emotionally resonant. From a Self-Determination Theory perspective, fulfilling the basic human needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness is fundamental to psychological well-being and growth (Ryan & Deci, 2000; Delle Fave et al., 2011).
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- Title
- Game-Inspired Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning
- Creators
- Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni
- Publication Details
- The FLTMAG
- Academic Unit
- Department of Teaching and Learning
- Identifiers
- 99901398003401842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article