JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Electronics Study Findings Have Been Reported from Queensland University of Technology (Set Players To Stun: Inducing Basic Psychological Need Frustration In a Casual Video Game).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 430 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on research conducted by Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, examining how specific video game mechanics, particularly "stun" effects, contribute to psychological need frustration in players. The study tested a custom video game with four stun conditions—No Stuns, Avoidable Stuns, Unavoidable Stuns, and Layered Stuns—and found that Unavoidable Stuns significantly increased players' autonomy need frustration, which is linked to reduced engagement and wellbeing. Funded by CGIAR, the peer-reviewed research highlights the impact of game design on psychological needs and contributes to human-computer interaction and game studies literature. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/05, p430
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:193419450
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