Interaction Tension: A Sociological Model of Attention and Emotion Demands in Video Gaming
Video gaming actively demands players’ attention, affording positive experiences like flow. Recent research has suggested to extend analysis from cognitive and physical to the social and emotional demands of gameplay. This article argues that Erving Goffman’s concept of interaction tension offers a...
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| Language: | English |
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Cogitatio
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Media and Communication |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/2366 |