University student attitudes towards digital games and digital game based learning

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* I agree that I have read the Participant Information Statement and know that a returned survey will indicate my consent to participate in the study.

Agree

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* What is your age:

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* What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* What degree are you enrolled in?

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* What University/higher education institution do you attend?

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* Please rank the below statements on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 = this item is never or only rarely true of me, 2 = this item is sometimes true of me, 3 = this item is true of me about half of the time, 4 = this item is frequently true of me, 5 = this item is always or almost always true or me.

	1 - never or only rarely true	2	3	4	5 - always or almost always true
I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction.	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 2	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 3	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 4	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 5 - always or almost always true
I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction.	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 2	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 3	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 4	I find that at times studying gives me a feeling of deep personal satisfaction. 5 - always or almost always true
I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied.	I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied. 2	I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied. 3	I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied. 4	I find that I have to do enough work on a topic so that I can form my own conclusions  before I am satisfied. 5 - always or almost always true
My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible.	My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible. 1 - never or only rarely true	My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible. 2	My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible. 3	My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible. 4	My aim is to pass the course while doing as little work as possible. 5 - always or almost always true
I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines.	I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines. 1 - never or only rarely true	I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines. 2	I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines. 3	I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines. 4	I only study seriously what’s given out in class or in the course outlines. 5 - always or almost always true
I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it.	I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it. 1 - never or only rarely true	I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it. 2	I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it. 3	I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it. 4	I feel that virtually any topic can be highly interesting once I get into it. 5 - always or almost always true
I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them.	I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them. 2	I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them. 3	I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them. 4	I find most new topics interesting and often spend extra time trying to obtain more  information about them. 5 - always or almost always true
I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum.	I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum. 1 - never or only rarely true	I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum. 2	I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum. 3	I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum. 4	I do not find my course very interesting so I keep my work to the minimum. 5 - always or almost always true
I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them.	I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them. 1 - never or only rarely true	I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them. 2	I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them. 3	I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them. 4	I learn some things by rote, going over and over them until I know them by heart even if  I do not understand them. 5 - always or almost always true
I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie.	I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie. 2	I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie. 3	I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie. 4	I find that studying academic topics can at times be as exciting as a good novel or  movie. 5 - always or almost always true
I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely.	I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely. 1 - never or only rarely true	I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely. 2	I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely. 3	I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely. 4	I test myself on important topics until I understand them completely. 5 - always or almost always true
I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them.	I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them. 2	I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them. 3	I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them. 4	I find I can get by in most assessments by memorising key sections rather than trying to  understand them. 5 - always or almost always true
I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra.	I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra. 1 - never or only rarely true	I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra. 2	I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra. 3	I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra. 4	I generally restrict my study to what is specifically set as I think it is unnecessary to do  anything extra. 5 - always or almost always true
I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting.	I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting. 1 - never or only rarely true	I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting. 2	I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting. 3	I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting. 4	I work hard at my studies because I find the material interesting. 5 - always or almost always true
I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes.	I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes. 1 - never or only rarely true	I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes. 2	I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes. 3	I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes. 4	I spend a lot of my free time finding out more about interesting topics which have been  discussed in different classes. 5 - always or almost always true
I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics.	I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics. 2	I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics. 3	I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics. 4	I find it is not helpful to study topics in depth. It confuses and wastes time, when all you  need is a passing acquaintance with topics. 5 - always or almost always true
I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined.	I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined. 1 - never or only rarely true	I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined. 2	I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined. 3	I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined. 4	I believe that lecturers shouldn’t expect students to spend significant amounts of time  studying material everyone knows won’t be examined. 5 - always or almost always true
I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering.	I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering. 1 - never or only rarely true	I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering. 2	I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering. 3	I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering. 4	I come to most classes with questions in mind that I want answering. 5 - always or almost always true
I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures.	I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures. 1 - never or only rarely true	I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures. 2	I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures. 3	I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures. 4	I make a point of looking at most of the suggested readings that go with the lectures. 5 - always or almost always true
I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination.	I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination. 1 - never or only rarely true	I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination. 2	I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination. 3	I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination. 4	I see no point in learning material which is not likely to be in the examination. 5 - always or almost always true
I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions.	I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions. 1 - never or only rarely true	I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions. 2	I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions. 3	I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions. 4	I find the best way to pass examinations is to try to remember answers to likely questions. 5 - always or almost always true

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* From the list below, please tick the video game consoles that you own:

	Yes
Nintendo WiiU	Nintendo WiiU Yes
Play Station 4	Play Station 4 Yes
Xbox One	Xbox One Yes
Nintendo DS	Nintendo DS Yes
PlayStation Vita	PlayStation Vita Yes
None	None Yes

Other (please specify)

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* How many years of experience do you have playing video or computer games?

1 - 2 years

3 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

More than 10 years

None

Other (please specify)

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* How many hours per week do you play video or computer games?

Never

less than an hour

1 - 3 hours

4 - 5 hours

6 + hours

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* Expertise with digital games

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert:	How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert: 1 - least agree	How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert: 2	How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert: 3	How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert: 4	How would you rate your skills/experience playing digital games, 1 - 5, where 1 indicates amateur and 5 indicates expert: 5 - most agree

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* Please rank your motivations for playing videos games for the categories below on a scale of 1 - 5, where 1 indicates least agree and 5 indicates most agree:

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
Pleasure	Pleasure 1 - least agree	Pleasure 2	Pleasure 3	Pleasure 4	Pleasure 5 - most agree
Relaxation	Relaxation 1 - least agree	Relaxation 2	Relaxation 3	Relaxation 4	Relaxation 5 - most agree
Excitement	Excitement 1 - least agree	Excitement 2	Excitement 3	Excitement 4	Excitement 5 - most agree
Challenge	Challenge 1 - least agree	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5 - most agree
Leisure	Leisure 1 - least agree	Leisure 2	Leisure 3	Leisure 4	Leisure 5 - most agree
Prevention of boredom	Prevention of boredom 1 - least agree	Prevention of boredom 2	Prevention of boredom 3	Prevention of boredom 4	Prevention of boredom 5 - most agree
Stress relief	Stress relief 1 - least agree	Stress relief 2	Stress relief 3	Stress relief 4	Stress relief 5 - most agree
Curiosity	Curiosity 1 - least agree	Curiosity 2	Curiosity 3	Curiosity 4	Curiosity 5 - most agree
Feeling good	Feeling good 1 - least agree	Feeling good 2	Feeling good 3	Feeling good 4	Feeling good 5 - most agree
Release tension	Release tension 1 - least agree	Release tension 2	Release tension 3	Release tension 4	Release tension 5 - most agree
Fantasy	Fantasy 1 - least agree	Fantasy 2	Fantasy 3	Fantasy 4	Fantasy 5 - most agree
Emotional Stimulation	Emotional Stimulation 1 - least agree	Emotional Stimulation 2	Emotional Stimulation 3	Emotional Stimulation 4	Emotional Stimulation 5 - most agree
Competition	Competition 1 - least agree	Competition 2	Competition 3	Competition 4	Competition 5 - most agree
Cooperation	Cooperation 1 - least agree	Cooperation 2	Cooperation 3	Cooperation 4	Cooperation 5 - most agree
Control	Control 1 - least agree	Control 2	Control 3	Control 4	Control 5 - most agree
Avoidance of other activities	Avoidance of other activities 1 - least agree	Avoidance of other activities 2	Avoidance of other activities 3	Avoidance of other activities 4	Avoidance of other activities 5 - most agree
Recognition	Recognition 1 - least agree	Recognition 2	Recognition 3	Recognition 4	Recognition 5 - most agree

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* Do you believe that computer games can be used to learn in a higher education environment?

Yes

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* Please rank your motivations for using digital games in an educational context for the categories below on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 indicates least agree and 5 indicates most agree:

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
Pleasure	Pleasure 1 - least agree	Pleasure 2	Pleasure 3	Pleasure 4	Pleasure 5 - most agree
Relaxation	Relaxation 1 - least agree	Relaxation 2	Relaxation 3	Relaxation 4	Relaxation 5 - most agree
Excitement	Excitement 1 - least agree	Excitement 2	Excitement 3	Excitement 4	Excitement 5 - most agree
Challenge	Challenge 1 - least agree	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5 - most agree
Leisure	Leisure 1 - least agree	Leisure 2	Leisure 3	Leisure 4	Leisure 5 - most agree
Prevention of boredom	Prevention of boredom 1 - least agree	Prevention of boredom 2	Prevention of boredom 3	Prevention of boredom 4	Prevention of boredom 5 - most agree
Stress relief	Stress relief 1 - least agree	Stress relief 2	Stress relief 3	Stress relief 4	Stress relief 5 - most agree
Curiosity	Curiosity 1 - least agree	Curiosity 2	Curiosity 3	Curiosity 4	Curiosity 5 - most agree
Feeling good	Feeling good 1 - least agree	Feeling good 2	Feeling good 3	Feeling good 4	Feeling good 5 - most agree
Release tension	Release tension 1 - least agree	Release tension 2	Release tension 3	Release tension 4	Release tension 5 - most agree
Fantasy	Fantasy 1 - least agree	Fantasy 2	Fantasy 3	Fantasy 4	Fantasy 5 - most agree
Emotional Stimulation	Emotional Stimulation 1 - least agree	Emotional Stimulation 2	Emotional Stimulation 3	Emotional Stimulation 4	Emotional Stimulation 5 - most agree
Competition	Competition 1 - least agree	Competition 2	Competition 3	Competition 4	Competition 5 - most agree
Cooperation	Cooperation 1 - least agree	Cooperation 2	Cooperation 3	Cooperation 4	Cooperation 5 - most agree
Control	Control 1 - least agree	Control 2	Control 3	Control 4	Control 5 - most agree
Avoidance of other activities	Avoidance of other activities 1 - least agree	Avoidance of other activities 2	Avoidance of other activities 3	Avoidance of other activities 4	Avoidance of other activities 5 - most agree
Recognition	Recognition 1 - least agree	Recognition 2	Recognition 3	Recognition 4	Recognition 5 - most agree

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* Please rank the skills you feel can be obtained from digital games for the categories below on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 indicates least agree and 5 indicates most agree:

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
Problem solving	Problem solving 1 - least agree	Problem solving 2	Problem solving 3	Problem solving 4	Problem solving 5 - most agree
Creativity	Creativity 1 - least agree	Creativity 2	Creativity 3	Creativity 4	Creativity 5 - most agree
Collaboration/teamwork	Collaboration/teamwork 1 - least agree	Collaboration/teamwork 2	Collaboration/teamwork 3	Collaboration/teamwork 4	Collaboration/teamwork 5 - most agree
Critical thinking	Critical thinking 1 - least agree	Critical thinking 2	Critical thinking 3	Critical thinking 4	Critical thinking 5 - most agree
Recollection	Recollection 1 - least agree	Recollection 2	Recollection 3	Recollection 4	Recollection 5 - most agree
Management	Management 1 - least agree	Management 2	Management 3	Management 4	Management 5 - most agree
Leading/motivating	Leading/motivating 1 - least agree	Leading/motivating 2	Leading/motivating 3	Leading/motivating 4	Leading/motivating 5 - most agree
Reflection	Reflection 1 - least agree	Reflection 2	Reflection 3	Reflection 4	Reflection 5 - most agree

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* Please rank the below statements about your feelings towards digital games on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 indicates least agree and 5 indicates most agree:

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
Playing games is enjoyable.	Playing games is enjoyable. 1 - least agree	Playing games is enjoyable. 2	Playing games is enjoyable. 3	Playing games is enjoyable. 4	Playing games is enjoyable. 5 - most agree
Playing games is interesting.	Playing games is interesting. 1 - least agree	Playing games is interesting. 2	Playing games is interesting. 3	Playing games is interesting. 4	Playing games is interesting. 5 - most agree
Playing games is exciting.	Playing games is exciting. 1 - least agree	Playing games is exciting. 2	Playing games is exciting. 3	Playing games is exciting. 4	Playing games is exciting. 5 - most agree
Playing games is time consuming.	Playing games is time consuming. 1 - least agree	Playing games is time consuming. 2	Playing games is time consuming. 3	Playing games is time consuming. 4	Playing games is time consuming. 5 - most agree
Playing games is a sociable activity.	Playing games is a sociable activity. 1 - least agree	Playing games is a sociable activity. 2	Playing games is a sociable activity. 3	Playing games is a sociable activity. 4	Playing games is a sociable activity. 5 - most agree
Playing games is a worthwhile activity.	Playing games is a worthwhile activity. 1 - least agree	Playing games is a worthwhile activity. 2	Playing games is a worthwhile activity. 3	Playing games is a worthwhile activity. 4	Playing games is a worthwhile activity. 5 - most agree
Playing games helps develop useful skills.	Playing games helps develop useful skills. 1 - least agree	Playing games helps develop useful skills. 2	Playing games helps develop useful skills. 3	Playing games helps develop useful skills. 4	Playing games helps develop useful skills. 5 - most agree
Playing games is a valuable activity.	Playing games is a valuable activity. 1 - least agree	Playing games is a valuable activity. 2	Playing games is a valuable activity. 3	Playing games is a valuable activity. 4	Playing games is a valuable activity. 5 - most agree
Playing games is a lonely activity.	Playing games is a lonely activity. 1 - least agree	Playing games is a lonely activity. 2	Playing games is a lonely activity. 3	Playing games is a lonely activity. 4	Playing games is a lonely activity. 5 - most agree
Playing games is a waste of time.	Playing games is a waste of time. 1 - least agree	Playing games is a waste of time. 2	Playing games is a waste of time. 3	Playing games is a waste of time. 4	Playing games is a waste of time. 5 - most agree

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* Please rank the below statements on educational digital games on a scale of 1 – 5, where 1 indicates least agree and 5 indicates most agree:

	1 - least agree	2	3	4	5 - most agree
I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience.	I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience. 1 - least agree	I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience. 2	I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience. 3	I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience. 4	I like the idea of using technology to enhance the current healthcare education experience. 5 - most agree
I think that education should make better use of new media technologies.	I think that education should make better use of new media technologies. 1 - least agree	I think that education should make better use of new media technologies. 2	I think that education should make better use of new media technologies. 3	I think that education should make better use of new media technologies. 4	I think that education should make better use of new media technologies. 5 - most agree
I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects.	I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects. 1 - least agree	I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects. 2	I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects. 3	I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects. 4	I think real life is migrating online for many millions of people, in its personal, social, economic, educational and even political aspects. 5 - most agree
I feel that video games can have educational value.	I feel that video games can have educational value. 1 - least agree	I feel that video games can have educational value. 2	I feel that video games can have educational value. 3	I feel that video games can have educational value. 4	I feel that video games can have educational value. 5 - most agree

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* Have you played any games at university for learning?

Yes

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