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Yu-Hao Lee1, Carrie Heeter, Brian Magerko

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Growth mindset players learn more effectively in serious games than fixed mindset players. They engage more with learning feedback and seek challenges, improving learning outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Game-Based Learning

Background:

  • Beliefs about ability malleability (mindsets) influence learning.
  • Serious games offer unique learning environments.
  • Understanding player psychology is key for effective serious game design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between implicit theories of intelligence (mindsets) and learning outcomes in serious games.
  • To compare the engagement and performance of growth mindset versus fixed mindset players.
  • To explore how mindset affects player behavior, such as feedback engagement and challenge seeking.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized survey data to assess players' mindsets (growth vs. fixed).
  • Analyzed gameplay server data to track player behavior and performance.
  • Correlated mindset data with in-game performance metrics and learning feedback interaction.

Main Results:

  • Growth mindset players demonstrated superior performance compared to fixed mindset players.
  • Mistakes did not negatively impact attention for growth mindset players.
  • Growth mindset players actively sought learning feedback and difficult challenges, indicating better self-directed learning strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Player mindset is a significant factor in serious game learning effectiveness.
  • Designing serious games should consider and potentially foster growth mindsets for enhanced learning.
  • Integrating psychological attributes into serious game design and application is recommended.