Gamification positively and significantly affects students' perceptions of autonomy¶

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q3 i2 Eleven independent studies showed gamification contributed to students' perceived autonomy (Hedges' g = 0.638). → Liuyufeng Li 2024

Evidence¶

Liuyufeng Li 2024¶

Liuyufeng Li, Khe Foon Hew, Jiahui Du. (2024). Gamification enhances student intrinsic motivation, perceptions of autonomy and relatedness, but minimal impact on competency: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10337-7

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Random-effects meta-analysis of the 11 independent interventions reporting autonomy data. The pooled effect favored gamified learning; the article describes this as a positive and significant effect on perceptions of autonomy.

"Eleven independent studies reported statistical data on autonomy, and the results showed that gamification contributed to the students' perceived autonomy (Hedges' g = 0.638, 95% CI [0.139, 1.136], p = 0.012)"

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