Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning

Tengjia Zuo; Erik D. van der Spek; Jun Hu; Max V. Birk

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-99188-3_17

Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning

Tengjia Zuo (Corresponding author), Erik D. van der Spek, Jun Hu, Max V. Birk

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Abstract

When children engage in virtual learning, they frequently experience a lack of motivation and concentration. Virtual and augmented reality Game-based learning (GBL) is a promising option for increasing learning motivation and can provide a more immersive context. While AR fantasy makes learning more engaging, avatar self-similarity provides players with approachable and straightforward circumstances to begin. However, little is known about how to combine learning with captivating fantasy and engaging self-similarity. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to adjust the similarity and fantasy levels in a game’s design to more effectively integrate learning information and increase player motivation. To examine the motivation for fantasy play in gameplay, a key concept titled player identification is introduced. This paper presents an experiment conducted using our designed AR Game, MathMythos, with four conditions. We explore the relationship between fantasy, similarity, motivation, and identification in AR GBL. By exploring the correlation between player identification and enjoyment in fantasy/real-world and similar/dissimilar contexts, this study shows children would enjoy the game more in a fantasy context if they experienced stronger avatar identification in the gameplay. For game designers, this study emphasizes the fantasy and similarity aspects of avatar design and inspires designers to weigh these factors appropriately for their GBL context and design purpose.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment
Subtitle of host publication	13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings
Editors	Zhihan Lv, Houbing Song
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Pages	279-294
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-030-99188-3
ISBN (Print)	978-3-030-99187-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99188-3_17
Publication status	Published - 25 Mar 2022
Event	13th EAI International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2021 - Virtual Duration: 3 Dec 2021 → 4 Dec 2021

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Name	Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST)
Volume	429
ISSN (Print)	1867-8211
ISSN (Electronic)	1867-822X

Conference

Conference	13th EAI International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2021
Abbreviated title	INTETAIN 2021
City	Virtual
Period	3/12/21 → 4/12/21

Funding

Acknowledgment. We want to thank Mrs. Wanyu Xu, Miss. Rong Xu and Juqian Street Primary School students for their assistance and participation in our experiment. We wish to express our deep gratitude to Loe Feijs and Xiangsun, who provide technical supports during the game development. We also want to thank CSC for funding the project.

Keywords

Augmented Reality
Fantasy
Player identification
Serious games

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Zuo, T., van der Spek, E. D., Hu, J., & Birk, M. V. (2022). Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning. In Z. Lv, & H. Song (Eds.), Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings (pp. 279-294). (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST); Vol. 429). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99188-3_17

Zuo, Tengjia ; van der Spek, Erik D. ; Hu, Jun et al. / Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning. Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings. editor / Zhihan Lv ; Houbing Song. Cham : Springer, 2022. pp. 279-294 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST)).

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Zuo, T, van der Spek, ED , Hu, J & Birk, MV 2022, Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning. in Z Lv & H Song (eds), Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST), vol. 429, Springer, Cham, pp. 279-294, 13th EAI International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual, 3/12/21. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99188-3_17

Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning. / Zuo, Tengjia (Corresponding author); van der Spek, Erik D.; Hu, Jun et al.
Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings. ed. / Zhihan Lv; Houbing Song. Cham: Springer, 2022. p. 279-294 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST); Vol. 429).

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Zuo T, van der Spek ED , Hu J , Birk MV. Investigating the Motivational Effect of Fantasy and Similarity Through Avatar Identification in AR Game-Based Learning. In Lv Z, Song H, editors, Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 13th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2021, Virtual Event, December 3-4, 2021, Proceedings. Cham: Springer. 2022. p. 279-294. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (LNICST)). doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-99188-3_17

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