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Learning Mechanics and Game Mechanics Under the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory to Foster Motivation in Digital Game Based Learning

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Proulx, Jean-Nicolas, Romero, Margarida, Arnab, Sylvester·2017·Simulation & Gaming
DOI 10.1177/1046878116674399
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Background. Using digital games for educational purposes has been associated with higher levels of motivation among learners of different educational levels. However, the underlying psychological factors involved in digital game based learning (DGBL) have been rarely analyzed considering self-determination theory (SDT); the relation of SDT with the flow experience has neither been evaluated in the context of DGBL. Aim. This article evaluates DGBL under the perspective of SDT in order to improve the study of motivational factors in DGBL. Results. In this paper, we introduce the LMGM-SDT theoretical framework, where the use of DGBL is analyzed through the Learning Mechanics and Game Mechanics mapping model (LM-GM) and its relation with the components of the SDT. The implications for the use of DGBL in order to promote learners’ motivation are also discussed.

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Proulx, J.-N., Romero, M., & Arnab, S.
Affiliations
  • Université Laval (CA)
  • Université Laval, Québec City, Québec, Canada
  • Coventry University (GB)
Corresponding author
Proulx, Jean-Nicolas
ORCID
Arnab, Sylvester
Venue
Simulation & Gaming
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2016-11-02
Volume
48
Issue
1
Pages
81-97
ISSN
  • 1046-8781 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-826X
DOI
10.1177/1046878116674399
OpenAlex
W2548247757
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123
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Games and Gamification
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Digital Games and Media
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Keywords
digital game-based learning, self-determination theory, game mechanics, student motivation, flow experience, motivational factors

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