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Children's Perspectives on Using Serious Games as a Complement to Promoting Their Social-Emotional Skills.
Ana Xavier1,2, Paula Vagos1,2, Lara Palmeira2,3
1Instituto de Desenvolvimento Humano Portucalense, Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
Summary
Serious games complement social and emotional learning (SEL) programs, enhancing children's enjoyment and interest. While overall satisfaction was similar, game-based sessions significantly boosted engagement and emotional coping skills.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Child Development
- Game-Based Learning
Background:
- Social and emotional learning (SEL) is crucial for child development.
- Serious games offer a potentially engaging method to enhance SEL curriculum.
- Research on the effectiveness of serious games in SEL is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usefulness of serious games in the 'Me and Us of Emotions' SEL program.
- To compare children's satisfaction between sessions with and without serious games.
- To explore the impact of serious games on overall program satisfaction and gather qualitative feedback.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 232 children (ages 8-12) participating in the 'Me and Us of Emotions' program.
- Quantitative and qualitative assessments of children's session satisfaction.
- Analysis of differences in satisfaction and contribution to enjoyment and interest.
Main Results:
- Similar overall satisfaction levels were found in sessions with and without serious games.
- Satisfaction with serious game sessions significantly predicted enjoyment and subject interest.
- Serious games positively correlated with fun, ease of understanding, and emotional coping.
Conclusions:
- Serious games are a relevant complementary tool for SEL interventions with children.
- Integrating serious games can enhance children's engagement and perceived benefits within SEL programs.
- Children's satisfaction with serious games is linked to fun, ease, and improved emotional regulation.
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