A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and serious games

This paper examines the literature on computer games and serious games in regard to the potential positive impacts of gaming on users aged 14 years or above, especially with respect to learning, skill enhancement and engagement. Search terms identified 129 papers reporting empirical evidence about t...

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Vydané v:Computers and education Ročník 59; číslo 2; s. 661 - 686
Hlavní autori: Connolly, Thomas M., Boyle, Elizabeth A., MacArthur, Ewan, Hainey, Thomas, Boyle, James M.
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2012
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Predmet:
Achievement Gains
Behavioural
Computer Games
Education
Educational Benefits
Electronic & video games
Empirical analysis
Engagement
Evidence
Games
Knowledge acquisition
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Experience
Literature Reviews
Mass Media Effects
Mass Media Use
Meta Analysis
Outcomes of Education
Searching
Serious games
Skill Development
Skill enhancement
Learning
Skill enhancement
Engagement
Serious games
Computer games
ISSN:0360-1315, 1873-782X
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Shrnutí:This paper examines the literature on computer games and serious games in regard to the potential positive impacts of gaming on users aged 14 years or above, especially with respect to learning, skill enhancement and engagement. Search terms identified 129 papers reporting empirical evidence about the impacts and outcomes of computer games and serious games with respect to learning and engagement and a multidimensional approach to categorizing games was developed. The findings revealed that playing computer games is linked to a range of perceptual, cognitive, behavioural, affective and motivational impacts and outcomes. The most frequently occurring outcomes and impacts were knowledge acquisition/content understanding and affective and motivational outcomes. The range of indicators and measures used in the included papers are discussed, together with methodological limitations and recommendations for further work in this area. ► Largest review of computer games & serious games literature that we are aware of. ► 7392 papers were identified on positive impacts of games on users over 14 years. ► 129 papers reported empirical evidence about impacts on learning and engagement. ► A multidimensional approach has been developed to categorize games. ► This research provides a significant basis for future work in this area.
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ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2012.03.004