Gamification Framework for Participatory Modeling: A Proposal

Bakhanova, E; Garcia, JA; Raffe, WL; Voinov, A

Gamification Framework for Participatory Modeling: A Proposal

Bakhanova, E

Garcia, JA Raffe, WL Voinov, A

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Publisher:: SPRINGER
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Group Decision and Negotiation, 2023, 32, (5), pp. 1167-1182
Issue Date:: 2023-10-01

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dc.contributor.author	Bakhanova, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5704-961X
dc.contributor.author	Garcia, JA
dc.contributor.author	Raffe, WL
dc.contributor.author	Voinov, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2985-4574
dc.date.accessioned	2023-10-09T23:01:21Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-09T23:01:21Z
dc.date.issued	2023-10-01
dc.identifier.citation	Group Decision and Negotiation, 2023, 32, (5), pp. 1167-1182
dc.identifier.issn	0926-2644
dc.identifier.issn	1572-9907
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/172609
dc.description.abstract	Problem structuring methods imply the involvement of stakeholders and aim to create a shared understanding of the problem and commitment among them. The process and outcomes of such interventions entirely depend on the stakeholder’s level of engagement and willingness to contribute to the discussion. Gamification, in its turn, has been extensively used to increase engagement in an activity and nudge certain behaviors. Several gamification frameworks exist for stakeholder engagement; however, none fully considers the context of the modeling workshops with stakeholders. In this paper, we focus on a specific method for problem structuring, called Participatory Modeling (PM), and aim to explore the essential components and steps to gamify the PM process. We look at the literature on gamification, stakeholder engagement, problem structuring methods and, specifically, PM. Based on this analysis, we propose a gamification framework for PM, which includes the steps commonly mentioned in other existing frameworks and more nuanced features within each step that are specific to the PM context. Emphasis is given to analyzing the context of the gamified activity, including such aspects as participants, group interaction, and modeling. In addition, consideration of ethical points and potential risks of gamification is suggested as a necessary step to prevent undesired side effects during the gamified PM process. The gamification framework for PM leads to a variety of ways in which gamified intervention can be designed and incorporated into the process. Further research on the appropriateness of gamification use, practical applications, their evaluation, and risks associated with gamified interventions can contribute to the extension and clarification of the proposed framework.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	SPRINGER
dc.relation.ispartof	Group Decision and Negotiation
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dc.subject	1503 Business and Management
dc.subject.classification	Information Systems
dc.subject.classification	3503 Business systems in context
dc.subject.classification	3801 Applied economics
dc.subject.classification	4609 Information systems
dc.title	Gamification Framework for Participatory Modeling: A Proposal
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	32
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/School of Communication
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - PERSWADE - Centre on Persuasive Systems for Wise Adaptive Living
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
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pubs.issue	5
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pubs.volume	32
utslib.citation.issue	5

Abstract:

Problem structuring methods imply the involvement of stakeholders and aim to create a shared understanding of the problem and commitment among them. The process and outcomes of such interventions entirely depend on the stakeholder’s level of engagement and willingness to contribute to the discussion. Gamification, in its turn, has been extensively used to increase engagement in an activity and nudge certain behaviors. Several gamification frameworks exist for stakeholder engagement; however, none fully considers the context of the modeling workshops with stakeholders. In this paper, we focus on a specific method for problem structuring, called Participatory Modeling (PM), and aim to explore the essential components and steps to gamify the PM process. We look at the literature on gamification, stakeholder engagement, problem structuring methods and, specifically, PM. Based on this analysis, we propose a gamification framework for PM, which includes the steps commonly mentioned in other existing frameworks and more nuanced features within each step that are specific to the PM context. Emphasis is given to analyzing the context of the gamified activity, including such aspects as participants, group interaction, and modeling. In addition, consideration of ethical points and potential risks of gamification is suggested as a necessary step to prevent undesired side effects during the gamified PM process. The gamification framework for PM leads to a variety of ways in which gamified intervention can be designed and incorporated into the process. Further research on the appropriateness of gamification use, practical applications, their evaluation, and risks associated with gamified interventions can contribute to the extension and clarification of the proposed framework.

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