Gaming Goal Orientations

Goal orientations are motivational constructs from educational research that explain how different learners seek competence. A survey study was conducted to examine the applicability of a 3x2 educational goal orientation framework to a gaming context. Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), a 3x2 gaming goal orientation framework was established to explain player motivations across six dimensions. It is believed that the 3x2 gaming goal orientation framework will be a useful tool in continued research on player motivations.