Meta-Analysis of Emotional Design Principles' Impact on Achievement Emotions and Math Achievement in Game-Based Learning

• In Event: AERA Virtual Poster Session 4
  In Poster Session: Games for 21st Century Learning

Abstract

Emotions (e.g., enjoyment and anxiety) experienced during game-based learning are critical as they affect learning outcomes via multiple pathways (Loderer et al., 2020). Loderer et al.’ (2020) explored the design of emotional foundations in game-based learning and proposed five emotional design principles for making effective games. However, empirical evidence to support these principles is lacking. This paper conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of emotional design principles. The results showed that emotional design principles had a medium effect on both achievement emotions (g = .50) and learning outcomes (g = .66). Notably, principles that influence control and value appraisals had larger effect sizes (g = .60/.63 respectively). These principles should be adopted for better emotional experiences and learning outcomes

Authors

• Run Wen, McGill University

• Adam Kenneth Dubé, McGill University