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The Online Attention Game for Digital Identity Education: An Exploratory Study
Tadao Obana1, Miha Takubo2, Yohko Orito3
1Graduate School of Management and Information Science, Osaka International University, 6-21-57 Tohda-cho, Moriguchi, Osaka 570-8555 Japan.
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|May 4, 2022
Summary
Young social media users
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Media Studies
Background:
- Attention-seeking behavior on social media can negatively impact users' digital identity and well-being.
- There is a need for educational tools to help users understand the risks of imprudent online posts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the Online Attention Game (OAG) as an educational tool.
- To understand the online posting behaviors of young users and researchers.
Main Methods:
- The Online Attention Game was developed in two formats: classroom (OAG-CS) and remote (OAG-R).
- Five OAG games were conducted with university students and researchers.
- The study assessed online posting tendencies and characteristics.
Main Results:
- The OAG successfully replicated the dynamics of online attention competition.
- Distinct posting behaviors were observed in young students and adult researchers.
- The OAG-R proved effective for digital identity education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
- The Online Attention Game is a viable tool for digital identity education.
- Understanding online behaviors is crucial for mitigating social and mental harm.
- The OAG can be adapted for remote learning environments.
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