The Psychometric Properties of Dispositional Flow Scale-2 in Video Games

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https://doi.org/10.35670/1667-4545.v21.n3.36307

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exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, discriminant validity, Mexican students, flow state, video games

Abstract

The state of flow is an important psychological characteristic of educational video games design and evaluation. This study analyzed a Mexican adaptation of the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 psychometric properties in the use of video games. Based on the information provided by a sample of 312 students, aged 16 to 34 years (M = 19.90, SD = 2.73), from a university in northeastern Mexico a confirmatory factor analysis that suggested an acceptable fit of the factorial structure, adequate convergent validity but poor discriminant validity was performed. Based on an exploratory factor analysis a re-specified model was identified, grouping 33 of the 36 items of the scale. This factorial structure, which showed an acceptable fit, adequate convergent validity and discriminant validity, suggests that scale dimensions can be grouped into antecedents and consequences of flow.

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Raúl Rodríguez-Antonio, Universidad de Montemorelos

Trabaja como investigador y catedrático en la Facultad de Educación, de la Universidad de Montemorelos, México. Posee el grado de Maestría en Estadística Aplicada por el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, México, y es candidato a obtener el grado de Doctor en Educación, por la Universidad de Montemorelos.

Jair Arody del Valle López, Universidad de Montemorelos

Coordinador para la Calidad Académica de Posgrado; Catedrático para la Dirección de Posgrado e Investigación y para la Facultad de Ingeniería y Tecnología en la Universidad de Montemorelos, Montemorelos, N. L., México.

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2021-12-24

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Rodríguez-Antonio, R., & del Valle López, J. A. (2021). The Psychometric Properties of Dispositional Flow Scale-2 in Video Games. Revista Evaluar, 21(3), 63–80. https://doi.org/10.35670/1667-4545.v21.n3.36307

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