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Maximizing Engagement with Cultural Heritage through Video Games

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This paper aims to provide a framework for creating and analyzing cultural heritage games, with the intention of maximizing players’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement with digital heritage. To achieve this, a set of game design characteristics was identified through semi-structured interviews with experts (n = 16) and subsequently validated through a discussion with university students (n = 19). Grounded theory was then applied to the comments of the experts to create a framework of ten fundamental characteristics, divided into three dimensions: cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. Additionally, an assessment of the literature was conducted to explain and support the inclusion of each game component.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su15032350

Authors: Daniel Camuñas-García, María Pilar Cáceres-Reche, María de la Encarnación Cambil-Hernández

Institution: Universidad de Granada

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,447

Funder: Ministerio de Universidades