THE ART OF GAMIFICATION FOR SOCIETAL MIND SHIFTS: REFINING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
Journal: SHODHKOSH: JOURNAL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (Vol.5, No. 1)Publication Date: 2024-01-09
Authors : Deepak Sharma; Jitendra Sharma; Niket Mehta;
Page : 619-631
Keywords : Gamification; Rewarding Systems; Badge Systems; Narrative Storytelling; Teamwork; Education; Behavioral Change; Awareness; Community Building; Artistic Engagement;
Abstract
Gamification has emerged as a transformative approach, infusing elements of game design into non-game contexts to engage and inspire individuals. This paper explores the artistry behind gamification, focusing on rewarding systems, badge systems, narrative storytelling, teamwork integration, and its application in various domains like education, behavioral change, awareness, and community building. The mastery of gamification's rewarding system design is crucial for fostering engagement and inspiring users to adopt desirable behaviors. Understanding audience preferences and motivations, setting clear objectives, and providing timely feedback are fundamental principles in crafting effective rewarding systems. Similarly, badge systems play a pivotal role in recognizing achievements and motivating users. Symbolic design, clear standards, customization, feedback mechanisms, iteration, and releasing new badges contribute to a vibrant badge ecosystem. Narrative storytelling is identified as a key component of gamification, enhancing engagement, motivation, and learning. By developing compelling narratives, creating likable characters, defining clear goals, establishing milestones, incorporating decision points, evoking emotions, and ensuring originality, gamified experiences can become memorable and motivating journeys. Furthermore, the integration of teamwork into gamification promotes cooperation, competitiveness, and community among players. Defined team objectives, balanced team structures, assigned responsibilities, progress monitoring, and team-oriented challenges foster collaboration and camaraderie. The paper also discusses the role of gamification in various contexts, including education, behavioral change, awareness, and community building. Through interactive art installations, gamified experiences, and collaborative projects, gamification serves as a catalyst for societal mind shifts, spreading awareness, promoting behavioral change, and fostering community cohesion. In conclusion, the gamification of art enhances interactivity, raises awareness, influences behavioral change, and strengthens communities. By embracing gamification strategies, individuals and organizations can harness the power of play to inspire positive outcomes and societal transformations across diverse domains.
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