Extraversion Personality and Computer Game Play

This study explored the relationship between one of the personality traits, extraversion, and computer game play. Some interesting observations about extraversion scores and what game players played were made during an online survey on enjoyment of computer game play. On the basis of these observations, an exploratory study was designed and conducted to further explore in-depth information that might help interpret the preliminary observations. Results from both the online survey and the exploratory study were analyzed and synthesized. A hypothesis was proposed and substantiated by both empirical observations and theory. The findings of this study will likely provide researchers with insights into designing games for special purposes, such as education and training. (C) 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.