ERIC Number: EJ1394744
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-4820
EISSN: EISSN-1744-5191
A Comprehensive Player Types Model: Player Head
Interactive Learning Environments, v31 n5 p2930-2946 2023
Almost in every aspect of life, classification and categorization make it easier for humans to analyze complex structures and systems. In games, the classification of the players based on their demographics, behaviors, expectations and preferences of the game is important to increase players' motivation and satisfaction. Likewise, knowing the students' game and learning preferences may help design effective educational games. The player Head Model is introduced in this article to determine the similarities and differences of the game players by synthesizing various models from gaming and learning. It classifies players into seven types as entertainer, strategic, leader, tester, artistic, researcher, and socializer. This study is a systematic literature review were based on the existing literature, observations, and assumptions of various studies. Therefore, future experimental research studies on this model can be done to generalize the presented model.
Descriptors: Classification, Student Characteristics, Models, Student Motivation, Student Satisfaction, Student Behavior, Student Attitudes, Educational Games, Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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