Introduction
The Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS) is a significant instrument designed to evaluate the psychological needs that games fulfill for players. The adaptation of this scale into Turkish reflects the growing interest in understanding the psychological aspects of gaming within the context of diverse cultures. The importance of analyzing how different video game experiences can meet or thwart these basic needs is crucial for both psychological inquiry and practical application in game design.
Scale Overview
Scale Type: Adaptation
Categories:
Source Type: Conference Paper
Authors and Publication Information
Source/Reference:
Subasi, M., Gurkan, E., Karaman, E., Bulut, S., & Osin, EN (2024, May 16-19). Turkish Adaptation of the Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS) [Conference paper]. 25th International Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress.
Developers/Adapters:
Year: 2024
Event Details
City: Ankara
Country: Turkey
Month: May
Congress Name: 25th International Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress
Paper Type: Conference Paper
Research Characteristics
Responsible Author: Mustafa Subasi
Contact: [email protected]
Measured Features:
Basic Psychological Needs,
Video Games
Sub-dimensions:
Relatedness,
Autonomy,
Competence
Sample Items and Item Counts:
7. I felt that I began to play better in the games I played.
15. I felt that the other players and/or characters in the games I played cared about me.
Scale Type:
Self-Report
Applicability:
Individuals aged 11 and above
Rating: 7-point Likert Scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 7 = Strongly Agree)
Original Scale Information
Original Scale Name: Basic Needs in Games Scale
Original Source Type: Article
Original Source/Reference:
Ballou, N., Denisova, A., Ryan, R., Rigby, C. S., & Deterding, S. (2024). The Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS): A new tool for investigating positive and negative video game experiences. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 188103289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103289
Original Scale Authors: Nick Ballou
Citation
Subasi, M., Gürkan, E., Karaman, E., Bulut, S., & Osin, E. N. (2024). Turkish Adaptation of the Basic Needs in Games Scale (BANGS). 25th International Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress.