Gamification: focus on the strategies being implemented in interventions: a systematic review protocol

Area of Science:

• Behavioral Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Gamification utilizes game design elements in non-game contexts.
• It aims to enhance user engagement, motivation, and involvement.
• Strategies are increasingly applied across diverse intervention areas.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review studies employing gamification strategies.
• To identify diverse intervention contexts where gamification is applied.
• To describe the impact of gamification within each intervention type.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search across Scopus, IEEE, Web of Science, MEDLINE, ERIC, and PsycINFO.
• Adherence to Cochrane's recommendations and PRISMA guidelines for research and reporting.
• Independent data assessment and narrative reporting of findings by two team members.

Main Results:

• The review synthesizes findings on gamification's impact across various intervention contexts.
• Identified studies demonstrate gamification's potential to increase user motivation and involvement.
• The specific impacts vary depending on the intervention context and design.

Conclusions:

• Gamification is a versatile tool for enhancing engagement in non-game settings.
• Further research could explore specific intervention areas in greater depth.
• This review provides a broad overview of gamification's application and impact.