Exploring the Motivation of Livestreamed Users in Learning Computer Programming and Coding

This article discusses the emerging presence of online livestreaming programs for computer coding education. The typologies motivations from a user-gratification perspective were explored live streaming platforms such as “Twitch.tv” and “LiveEdu.tv”. Categories identified literature. Content analysis was used analyzing distribution motivation categories in “Twitch.tv,” well blog posts on “LiveEdu.tv” guided by Gratifications Theory. From literature, five types identified: 1) Cognitive; 2) Affective; 3) Social Integration; 4) Personal 5) Tension release. In communities, content 256 streams twenty six discussion indicated that primary is cognitive related information seeking, followed social integration community outreach, then personal recognition. Through analysis, authors found audience's psychological state while watching practice mainly focused learning emotional connectedness, interactions. Based findings, an empirical model also developed. findings researchers practitioners alike programming education can apply respective characteristics