Table 1 Relationship of the scale categories with one of the three social psychology theories featured in the theoretical framework.
Category | Intergroup Contact Theory (Allport, 1954) | Theory of Cultural Values (Schwartz, 1994) | Attitude Theory (Triandis, 1974) |
|---|---|---|---|
THE RIGHT TO PLAY | Right to play and equal status | Personal and emotional autonomy, group membership, egalitarian commitment, mastery, self-fulfillment | Cognitive component for the development of an attitude |
PREFERENCES; HAVING FUN | Common goals within a game-playing context. Social atmosphere | Harmony; harmonic coexistence among individuals | An emotional state associated with the game-playing aspect from the vantage point of introspection. The affective component of an attitude |
CHOOSING GAME PARTNERS | Well-being, mutual acceptance, acceptance of norms, differing capacities; cooperation as a tool for inclusivity | Hierarchy and egalitarian commitment. Socialization of individuals by creating relationships of interdependence and well-being | Behavioral predisposition to action. The behavioral component of an attitude |
EMOTIONS AND INCLUSION | Cooperation, self-knowledge, introspection | Belonging to the group; conflict resolution. Conservation and tradition | An emotional state associated with game-playing. The affective component of an attitude |
