This study conducted an online survey to gather data. Participants were first asked questions about their gaming experience in terms of
the eleven dimensions of user experience in MMORPGs. After that, participants rated an adapted DSM addiction measurement scale as well
as provided their demographic information including gender and gaming habits. The survey was advertised on several MMORPG online
forums to recruit volunteers to participate in this study.
The Traditional Chinese version of the questionnaire was translated from English into Traditional Chinese by two bilingual translators.
The translated questionnaire was then re-translated into English. To resolve any discrepancies between translated versions, two game
experts discussed each item and verified its clarity in the translated versions. Twelve experienced MMORPG users then reviewed the