Leveraging avatars in 3D virtual environments (Second Life) for interactive learning: The moderating role of the behavioral activation system vs. behavioral inhibition system and the mediating role of enjoyment

Interactive Learning Environments

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 467-486

  Jin, Seung A Annie ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

avatars; e health; e learning; entertainment education; parasocial interaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958278363     PISSN: 10494820     EISSN: 17445191     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10494820903484692     Document Type: Article

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