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A scoping review of research on digital game-based language learning

Hung, Hsiu-Ting, Yang, Jie Chi, Hwang, Gwo-Jen, Chu, Hui-Chun, Wang, Chun-Chieh·2018·Computers & Education
DOI 10.1016/j.compedu.2018.07.001
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Abstract The continuing attention to the educational value of digital games highlights the need for more focused literature reviews in order to identify critical gaps and opportunities in domain-specific areas. The current study thus set out to provide a scoping overview of empirical evidence on the use and impacts of digital games in language education from 2007 to 2016, as a means to advance the emerging research on digital game-based language learning (DGBLL). A total of 50 selected studies were systematically analyzed, revealing the following findings: (1) Most of the selected DGBLL studies adopted mixed methods to examine the educational use of digital games; (2) Immersive games, notably massively multiplayer online role-playing games, were the most common genre in the current DGBLL literature; (3) Most of the games for language learning were custom-built by DGBLL researchers; (4) Personal computers were the most common platforms for playing games to support language learning; (5) Most of the DGBLL studies adopted games to facilitate the learning of English as a second or foreign language; (6) Most of the research on DGBLL investigated learners with mixed levels of language proficiency; (7) University students were the most frequently selected samples in the existing DGBLL literature; and (8) The majority of DGBLL studies featured positive outcomes in regard to student learning, with the most frequently reported ones being related to affective or psychological states, closely followed by language acquisition. Taken as a whole, these findings reflect the diverse nature of this field and suggest the overall feasibility of using digital games for promoting the language and literacy learning of both native and non-native speakers in various aspects. Several promising but under-researched areas were also identified in this review, along with discussions on their implications for future investigations.

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Authors
Hung, H.-T., Yang, J. C., Hwang, G.-J., Chu, H.-C., & Wang, C.-C.
Affiliations
  • National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (TW)
  • National Central University (TW)
  • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (TW)
  • Soochow University (TW)
Corresponding author
Yang, Jie Chi
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Venue
Computers & Education
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-11
Volume
126
Pages
89-104
ISSN
0360-1315 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.compedu.2018.07.001
OpenAlex
W2810443585
Semantic Scholar
f29cf0b5a8e2a1b824336e6c9f572a4bb1bb3c5a
Cited by
319
References
80
Citations by year
2026: 31 · 2025: 48 · 2024: 49 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 43 · 2021: 55 · 2020: 31 · 2019: 21 · 2018: 2
FWCI
53.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
Computers & Education (publishedVersion)
Funders
Ministry of Science and Technology in Taiwan (MOST 105-2511-S-008-009-MY3, MOST 106-2628-S-327-001-MY3)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Games and Gamification
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Digital Games and Media
Keywords
digital game-based language learning, game-based learning, language learning, English as a second language, English as a foreign language, MMORPG, immersive games, affective learning outcomes, language acquisition, literacy learning, research gaps

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