1. Manipulating Game Design Elements To Explore The Influence Of Difficulty On Videogame Experiences Open Access Author: Tan, Ryan Title: Manipulating Game Design Elements To Explore The Influence Of Difficulty On Videogame Experiences Graduate Program: Mass Communications Keywords: videogamedifficultydynamic difficulty adjustmentflowenjoymentmeaningfulnessfeedbackgame design File: Download RyDiss_Draft__Revised_for_Final_submission__-_VitaEdits.pdf Committee Members: Michael Schmierbach, Co-Chair & Dissertation AdvisorMary Oliver, Co-Chair & Dissertation AdvisorS. Shyam Sundar, Major Field MemberAnthony Olorunnisola, Program Head/ChairYubo Kou, Outside Unit & Field Member