Jane McGonigal’s scientific contributions

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Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World
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January 2011

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Jane McGonigal

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... The notion of ''flow'' encapsulates a state of complete immersion in an activity, frequently linked with play-related efforts, in which individuals are fully engrossed in the task at hand, oblivious to unrelated distractions (Csikszentmihalyi, 1975;Csikszentmihalyi & Csikzentmihaly, 1990). A ''gameful'' approach to life echoes the concept of flow, emphasising the transformative potential of play in addressing real-world challenges and enhancing well-being (McGonigal, 2011(McGonigal, , 2016. A work in the state of the art underscores the therapeutic value of play, providing individuals with a space for creative expression and psychological transformation (Winnicott, 2005). ...

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PENguIN: A mental health application employing gamification and token economy to boost therapeutic adherence in young users
Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World
  • Citing Book
  • January 2011