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Serious games for energy social science research
This paper proposes a set of criteria for evaluation of serious games (SGs) which are intended as effective methods of engaging energy users and lowering consumption. We discuss opportunities for using SGs in energy research which go beyond existing feedback mechanisms, including use of immersive virtual worlds for learning and testing behaviours, and sparking conversations within households. From a review of existing SG evaluation criteria, we define a tailored set of criteria for energy SG development and evaluation. The criteria emphasise the need for the game to increase energy literacy through applicability to real-life energy use/management; clear, actionable goals and feedback; ways of comparing usage socially and personal relevance. Three existing energy games are evaluated according to this framework. The paper concludes by outlining directions for future development of SGs as an effective tool in social science research, including games which inspire reflection on trade-offs and usage at different scales.
Serious games for energy social science research
This paper proposes a set of criteria for evaluation of serious games (SGs) which are intended as effective methods of engaging energy users and lowering consumption. We discuss opportunities for using SGs in energy research which go beyond existing feedback mechanisms, including use of immersive virtual worlds for learning and testing behaviours, and sparking conversations within households. From a review of existing SG evaluation criteria, we define a tailored set of criteria for energy SG development and evaluation. The criteria emphasise the need for the game to increase energy literacy through applicability to real-life energy use/management; clear, actionable goals and feedback; ways of comparing usage socially and personal relevance. Three existing energy games are evaluated according to this framework. The paper concludes by outlining directions for future development of SGs as an effective tool in social science research, including games which inspire reflection on trade-offs and usage at different scales.
Serious games for energy social science research
Wood, G. (author) / van der Horst, D. (author) / Day, R. (author) / Bakaoukas, A. (author) / Petridis, P. (author) / Jalil, L. (author) / Gaterell, Mark (author) / Smithson, E. (author) / Barnham, J. (author) / Harvey, D. (author)
2014-12-01
Wood , G , van der Horst , D , Day , R , Bakaoukas , A , Petridis , P , Jalil , L , Gaterell , M , Smithson , E , Barnham , J , Harvey , D , Yang , B & Pisithpunth , C 2014 , ' Serious games for energy social science research ' Technology Analysis & Strategic Management , vol 26 , no. 10 , pp. 1212-1227 . DOI:10.1080/09537325.2014.978277
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