Gamification Group | 2021 November

November 29, 2021 In Gamification, Publication By Henrietta Jylhä

Badges and other gamification elements as indicators of trustworthiness: Investigation of crowdsourcing campaigns

Several marketplaces employ different markers, symbols and indicators for vendor trustworthiness, such as star-ratings based on customer feedback, indicators of tenure of the vendor on the platform or other quality certifications accredited by external evaluators. A new surprising entry to the palette of indicators available...

November 21, 2021 In Gamification, Publication By Henrietta Jylhä

Can interest, preferences, and motivations for gamification change over time?

Playing games is part of most people's daily routine and normally evokes positive experiences in the players. In the last decade, gamification has been used to evoke similar experiences in non-game contexts. However, people have different interests and preferences and are motivated in different ways,...

November 3, 2021 In Gamification, Publication By Henrietta Jylhä

Video games’ potential for climate change engagement

The rising concern regarding the climate crisis and existing uncertainties and misinformation call for messages that are both scientifically accurate and engaging in order to urgently mobilize citizens as climate actors. However, communicating climate change remains challenging. Gamification, or the use of games across society,...