Basic Psychological Needs Scale in Games – Turkish version

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.