An Exploratory Study of User Types and Game Element Preferences in Gamification among Elementary School Students

Abstract

A survey was conducted among elementary school students regarding user types of gamification and their preferences for game elements. The results showed that relatively few users tended to be the type who are motivated by triggers for change. Users also preferred game elements such as “completing a task sometimes brings a special reward,” while users did not prefer game elements such as “tasks have a time limit.”