Elisa D. Mekler

According to our database, Elisa D. Mekler authored at least 73 papers between 2012 and 2024.

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2024

Alternate realities in interactive digital narratives - understanding and improving design and prosocial effects through empirical methods.

Hartmut Koenitz, Christian Roth, Elisa D. Mekler

Multim. Tools Appl., May, 2024

Towards Democratisation of Games User Research: Exploring Playtesting Challenges of Indie Video Game Developers.

Alena Denisova, Steve Bromley, Pejman Mirza-Babaei, Elisa D. Mekler

Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 2024

Beyond Intrinsic Motivation: The Role of Autonomous Motivation in User Experience.

Daniel Bennett, Elisa D. Mekler

CoRR, 2024

Self-Determination Theory and HCI Games Research: Unfulfilled Promises and Unquestioned Paradigms.

April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler

CoRR, 2024

Chi Play Bingo.

Raquel Breejon Robinson, Alberto Alvarez, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Companion Proceedings of the 2024 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2024

Five CHI PLAY Papers I Like: On Championing Published Work That Has Merit.

Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Companion Proceedings of the 2024 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2024

From Disorientation to Harmony: Autoethnographic Insights into Transformative Videogame Experiences.

Jaakko Väkevä, Elisa D. Mekler, Janne Lindqvist

Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2024

How to write a CHI paper (asking for a friend).

Raquel Breejon Robinson, Alberto Alvarez, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2024

A Design Framework for Reflective Play.

Josh Aaron Miller, Kutub Gandhi, Matthew Alexander Whitby, Mehmet Kosa, Seth Cooper, Elisa D. Mekler, Ioanna Iacovides

Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2024

Smiles Summon the Warmth of Spring: A Design Framework for Thermal-Affective Interaction based in Chinese Cí Poetry.

Feng Feng, Dan Bennett, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Designing Interactive Systems Conference, 2024

2023

"I'm the leader and I'm going to save the world": Characterizing Empowering and Disempowering Game Experiences.

Jan B. Vornhagen, Dan Bennett, Dooley Murphy, Elisa D. Mekler

Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 2023

How compliance with web accessibility standards shapes the experiences of users with and without disabilities.

Beat Vollenwyder, Serge Petralito, Glena Helen Iten, Florian Brühlmann, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Int. J. Hum. Comput. Stud., 2023

How does HCI Understand Human Autonomy and Agency?

Dan Bennett, Oussama Metatla, Anne Roudaut, Elisa D. Mekler

CoRR, 2023

Jank Accounts: We Should Study 'Broken' Games.

Dan Bennett, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Companion Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2023

How does HCI Understand Human Agency and Autonomy?

Dan Bennett, Oussama Metatla, Anne Roudaut, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2023

2022

Close but Not Too Close: Distance and Relevance in Designing Games for Reflection.

Ioanna Iacovides, Joe Cutting, Jen Beeston, Marta E. Cecchinato, Elisa D. Mekler, Paul A. Cairns

Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 2022

Vibing Together: Dance Experiences in Social Virtual Reality.

Roosa Piitulainen, Perttu Hämäläinen, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI '22: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, New Orleans, LA, USA, 29 April 2022, 2022

Adorned in Memes: Exploring the Adoption of Social Wearables in Nordic Student Culture.

Felix Anand Epp, Anna Kantosalo, Nehal Jain, Andrés Lucero, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI '22: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, New Orleans, LA, USA, 29 April 2022, 2022

Self-Determination Theory in HCI: Shaping a Research Agenda.

Nick Ballou, Sebastian Deterding, April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler, Rafael A. Calvo, Dorian Peters, Gabriela Villalobos-Zúñiga, Selen Turkay

Proceedings of the CHI '22: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, New Orleans, LA, USA, 29 April 2022, 2022

2021

PACMHCI V5, CHI PLAY, September 2021 Editorial.

Kathrin Gerling, Elisa D. Mekler, Regan L. Mandryk

Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 2021

"My Soul Got a Little Bit Cleaner": Art Experience in Videogames.

Julia Ayumi Bopp, Jan B. Vornhagen, Elisa D. Mekler

Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 2021

Is Time on Smartphones Well Spent?

Maria A. Rasmussen, Julie O. Frydendahl, Elisa D. Mekler, Kasper Hornbæk

Interact. Comput., 2021

Embodied online dance learning objectives of CAROUSEL+.

Kenny Mitchell, Babis Koniaris, Monica Tamariz, Jessie Kennedy, Noshaba Cheema, Elisa D. Mekler, Pieter van der Linden, Erik Herrmann, Perttu Hämäläinen, Iain McGregor, Philipp Slusallek, Carmen Mac Williams

Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops, 2021

Off-Peak: An Examination of Ordinary Player Experience.

April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI '21: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021

"Whatever the Emotional Experience, It's Up to Them": Insights from Designers of Emotionally Impactful Games.

Alena Denisova, Julia Ayumi Bopp, Thuy Duong Nguyen, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI '21: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021

Evaluating User Experiences in Mixed Reality.

Dmitry Alexandrovsky, Susanne Putze, Valentin Schwind, Elisa D. Mekler, Jan David Smeddinck, Denise Kahl, Antonio Krüger, Rainer Malaka

Proceedings of the CHI '21: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021

Data Agents: Promoting Reflection through Meaningful Representations of Personal Data in Everyday Life.

Maria Karyda, Elisa D. Mekler, Andrés Lucero

Proceedings of the CHI '21: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2021

2020

Statistical Significance Testing at CHI PLAY: Challenges and Opportunities for More Transparency.

Jan B. Vornhagen, April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI PLAY '20: The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2020

Masterclass: Rethinking Self-Determination Theory in Player-Computer Interaction.

April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI PLAY '20: The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, Virtual Event, Canada, November 2-4, 2020, 2020

Self-Determination Theory in HCI Games Research: Current Uses and Open Questions.

April Tyack, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the CHI '20: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2020

Motor Memory in HCI.

Rakesh Patibanda, Nathan Arthur Semertzidis, Michaela Scary, Joseph Nathan La Delfa, Josh Andres, Mehmet Aydin Baytas, Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken, Paul Strohmeier, Bruno Fruchard, Sang-won Leigh, Elisa D. Mekler, Suranga Nanayakkara, Josef Wiemeyer, Nadia Berthouze, Kai Kunze, Thanassis Rikakis, Aisling Kelliher, Kevin Warwick, Elise van den Hoven, Florian 'Floyd' Mueller, Steve Mann

Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2020

2019

Defining gameful experience as a psychological state caused by gameplay: Replacing the term 'Gamefulness' with three distinct constructs.

Richard N. Landers, Gustavo Fortes Tondello, Dennis L. Kappen, Andrew B. Collmus, Elisa D. Mekler, Lennart E. Nacke

Int. J. Hum. Comput. Stud., 2019

Salient beliefs influencing the intention to consider Web Accessibility.

Beat Vollenwyder, Glena Helen Iten, Florian Brühlmann, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2019

Recognizing Emotional Expression in Game Streams.

Shaghayegh Roohi, Elisa D. Mekler, Mikke Tavast, Tatu Blomqvist, Perttu Hämäläinen

Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2019

Exploring Emotional Attachment to Game Characters.

Julia Ayumi Bopp, Livia J. Müller, Lena Fanya Aeschbach, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2019

A Player-Centric Approach to Designing Spatial Skill Training Games.

Helen C. Wauck, Elisa D. Mekler, Wai-Tat Fu

Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2019

A Framework for the Experience of Meaning in Human-Computer Interaction.

Elisa D. Mekler, Kasper Hornbæk

Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2019

ExerCube vs. Personal Trainer: Evaluating a Holistic, Immersive, and Adaptive Fitness Game Setup.

Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken, Katja Rogers, Laia Turmo Vidal, Elisa D. Mekler, Elena Márquez Segura

Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2019

The Role of Gaming During Difficult Life Experiences.

Ioanna Iacovides, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2019

Towards Metrics of Meaningfulness for Tech Practitioners.

Vanessa Julia Carpenter, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2019

2018

Does a prosocial decision in video games lead to increased prosocial real-life behavior? The impact of reward and reasoning.

Glena Helen Iten, Julia Ayumi Bopp, Clemens Steiner, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2018

The ExerCube: Participatory Design of an Immersive Fitness Game Environment.

Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Serious Games - 4th Joint International Conference, 2018

How to Use Plain and Easy-to-Read Language for a Positive User Experience on Websites.

Beat Vollenwyder, Andrea Schneider, Eva Krueger, Florian Brühlmann, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 2018

"A Game that Makes You Question...": Exploring the Role of Reflection for the Player Experience.

Elisa D. Mekler, Ioanna Iacovides, Julia Ayumi Bopp

Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2018

Systematic Review and Validation of the Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) - Implications for Citation and Reporting Practice.

Effie L.-C. Law, Florian Brühlmann, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2018

"In A Good Way Weird": Exploring Positive Experiences with Technology-Mediated Pornography.

Livia J. Müller, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2018

Measuring the "Why" of Interaction: Development and Validation of the User Motivation Inventory (UMI).

Florian Brühlmann, Beat Vollenwyder, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2018

"An Odd Kind of Pleasure": Differentiating Emotional Challenge in Digital Games.

Julia Ayumi Bopp, Klaus Opwis, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2018

2017

Interactive Narratives Affecting Social Change.

Sharon T. Steinemann, Glena Helen Iten, Klaus Opwis, Seamus F. Forde, Lars Fraßeck, Elisa D. Mekler

J. Media Psychol. Theor. Methods Appl., 2017

Towards understanding the effects of individual gamification elements on intrinsic motivation and performance.

Elisa D. Mekler, Florian Brühlmann, Alexandre N. Tuch, Klaus Opwis

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2017

Testing Incremental Difficulty Design in Platformer Games.

Rina R. Wehbe, Elisa D. Mekler, Mike Schaekermann, Edward Lank, Lennart E. Nacke

Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2017

A Good Reason to Die: How Avatar Death and High Challenges Enable Positive Experiences.

Serge Petralito, Florian Brühlmann, Glena Helen Iten, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2017

2016

Understanding player perceptions of RegnaTales, a mobile game for teaching social problem solving skills.

Yoon Phaik Ooi, Dion Hoe-Lian Goh, Elisa D. Mekler, Alexandre N. Tuch, Jillian Boon, Rebecca Pei-Hui Ang, Daniel Fung, Jens Gaab

Proceedings of the 31st Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing, 2016

Heuristic Evaluation for Gameful Design.

Gustavo Fortes Tondello, Dennis L. Kappen, Elisa D. Mekler, Marim Ganaba, Lennart E. Nacke

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

The Winner Gives It All': Preliminary Results on The Role of Game Outcome on the Effectiveness of a Game for Change.

Sharon T. Steinemann, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

Designing for Emotional Complexity in Games: The Interplay of Positive and Negative Affect.

Elisa D. Mekler, Stefan Rank, Sharon T. Steinemann, Max Valentin Birk, Ioanna Iacovides

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

Informational, but not Intrinsically Motivating Gamification': Preliminary Findings.

Seamus F. Forde, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

"It's Like I Would Die as Well": Gratifications of Fearful Game Experience.

Sarah I. Endress, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

Design and Preliminary Validation of The Player Experience Inventory.

Vero Vanden Abeele, Lennart E. Nacke, Elisa D. Mekler, Daniel M. Johnson

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2016

Hedonic Enjoyment and Personal Expressiveness in Positive User Experiences.

Livia J. Müller, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2016

Momentary Pleasure or Lasting Meaning?: Distinguishing Eudaimonic and Hedonic User Experiences.

Elisa D. Mekler, Kasper Hornbæk

Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2016

Negative Emotion, Positive Experience?: Emotionally Moving Moments in Digital Games.

Julia Ayumi Bopp, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2016

2015

Increasing Donating Behavior Through a Game for Change: The Role of Interactivity and Appreciation.

Sharon T. Steinemann, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2015

Informational vs. Controlling Gamification: A Study Design.

Seamus F. Forde, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play, 2015

Facets In HCI: Towards Understanding Eudaimonic UX - Preliminary Findings.

Livia J. Müller, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2015

"It Was Sad But Still Good": Gratifications of Emotionally Moving Game Experiences.

Julia Ayumi Bopp, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2015

2014

A diary study exploring game completion and player experience.

Elisa D. Mekler, Alexandre N. Tuch, Anja Lea Martig, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the first ACM SIGCHI annual symposium on Computer-human interaction in play, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 19, 2014

A systematic review of quantitative studies on the enjoyment of digital entertainment games.

Elisa D. Mekler, Julia Ayumi Bopp, Alexandre N. Tuch, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2014

2013

Location matters, especially for non-salient features-An eye-tracking study on the effects of web object placement on different types of websites.

Sandra P. Roth, Alexandre N. Tuch, Elisa D. Mekler, Javier A. Bargas-Avila, Klaus Opwis

Int. J. Hum. Comput. Stud., 2013

Do points, levels and leaderboards harm intrinsic motivation?: an empirical analysis of common gamification elements.

Elisa D. Mekler, Florian Brühlmann, Klaus Opwis, Alexandre N. Tuch

Proceedings of the First International Conference on Gameful Design, 2013

Disassembling gamification: the effects of points and meaning on user motivation and performance.

Elisa D. Mekler, Florian Brühlmann, Klaus Opwis, Alexandre N. Tuch

Proceedings of the 2013 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2013

Ads suit up!: effects of website and advertiser credibility on consumer responses to banner ads.

Markus Hug, Nina T. Suter, Elisa D. Mekler, Klaus Opwis

Proceedings of the 2013 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2013

2012

The influence of banner placement and navigation style on the recognition of advertisement banners.

Silvia Heinz, Elisa D. Mekler

Proceedings of the Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 2012