How gamification motivates: An experimental study of the effects of specific game design elements on psychological need satisfaction
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Highlights:
• Motivational effects of gamification are analysed from an educational psychology perspective.
• Gamification is not effective per se, but different game design elements can trigger different motivational outcomes.
• A self-determination theory framework was used to study the effects of different configurations of game design elements.
• Competence and autonomy regarding task meaningfulness was affected by badges, leaderboards, and performance graphs.
• Social relatedness was positively influenced by avatars, a meaningful story, and teammates.
摘要
•Motivational effects of gamification are analysed from an educational psychology perspective.•Gamification is not effective per se, but different game design elements can trigger different motivational outcomes.•A self-determination theory framework was used to study the effects of different configurations of game design elements.•Competence and autonomy regarding task meaningfulness was affected by badges, leaderboards, and performance graphs.•Social relatedness was positively influenced by avatars, a meaningful story, and teammates.
论文关键词:Gamification,Game design elements,Psychological need satisfaction,Motivation,Self-determination theory,Simulation
论文评审过程:Received 1 August 2016, Revised 9 December 2016, Accepted 14 December 2016, Available online 23 December 2016, Version of Record 30 December 2016.
论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.033