The Effect of Gamification and Self-Determination Theory on Motivation of Learners

The Effect of Gamification and Self-Determination Theory on Motivation of Learners

The Effect of Gamification and Self-Determination Theory on Motivation of Learners

By Shane Ede

Abstract

“The author of this report examines research describing self-determination theory,gamification, and their effects on learner’s motivation. The structure of motivation within the framework of self-determination theory and how that structure may be applied to gamification is discussed. An examination of research on the motivational effects of gamification including both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations is done. Theauthor concludes there is evidence that properly implemented gamification takes into account the framework of motivation within self-determination theory can increase the motivation of learners. The author found little evidence on implementation of gamification or what proper implementation looks like. Furtherresearch into the practical application of gamification and longitudinal studies of the effects of gamification are suggested.”

Reference

Ede, S. (2022, June 1). The Effect of Gamification and Self-Determination Theory on Motivation of Learners. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/itlt/article/id/4872/download/pdf/

Keyword

Gamification, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, self-determination theory, research