Autore
Crescentini, Noemi

Titolo
Game On: Exploring the fusion of science and video games through case studies
Periodico
Culture e studi del sociale (Online)
Anno: 2025 - Volume: 10 - Fascicolo: 1/Special - Pagina iniziale: 81 - Pagina finale: 93

In the evolving scenario of science education and communication, the potential of video games and gamification has emerged as a topic of increasing relevance. The integration of game mechanisms and interactive elements in traditionally non-game contexts (such as science education and outreach) has the potential to increase motivation and overall learning effectiveness. Gamification, i.e. the use of game design elements in non-game environments, has been investigated in numerous fields, including science education (Sanmugam et al., 2014). Indeed, the potential of gamification lies in its ability to attract the audience's attention, generate a sense of immersion and stimulate active participation in the learning process. Although the benefits of gamification in education have been widely recognised, its impact on cognitive processing and the creation of meaningful learning experiences is still an area that needs further research and investigation. Considering, moreover, that science dissemination can serve as a stimulus for formal learning, this work aims to explore the intersection between the world of video games and the scientific sphere, with the aim of understanding the interactive and influential dynamics between these two spheres. Through the analysis of specific case studies, this study focuses on three main areas of convergence: the use of video games as an educational-scientific tool, the use of gamification in scientific activities, and the relationship between science and video games. This approach will contribute to a sociological reflection on the redefinition of participatory dynamics and the involvement of citizenship in the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge.



SICI: 2531-3975(2025)10:1/SPECIAL<81:GOETFO>2.0.ZU;2-8
Testo completo: https://www.cussoc.it/journal/article/view/394/253

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