Evaluating User Perceptions and the Effectiveness of Gamification Elements in Enhancing Engagement with Library Resources

Oluwole Durodolu; Joshua Ojo; Taiwo Abosede Ajayi

Makale detayları

Evaluating User Perceptions and the Effectiveness of Gamification Elements in Enhancing Engagement with Library Resources

Yazarlar:

Oluwole Durodolu | Joshua Ojo | Taiwo Abosede Ajayi

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgi Sistemleri Eğitimi | Elektronik Belge Yönetim Sistemleri

Dergi:

Bilgi Ve Belge Araştırmaları Issue 23, pp.21-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355988

pISSN:

2148-8975

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 This study investigates user perceptions of gamification and its effectiveness in enhancing engagement with academic library resources. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, employing a two-stage sampling technique across two geopolitical zones in NigeriaNorth Central and South-West. Four universities with Library and Information Science programs were purposively selected. The study population included 296 undergraduate and graduate students, from which a purposive sample of 198 respondents was drawn. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered via Google Forms, yielding a response rate of 97.5. The questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp, with research assistants facilitating participation and ensuring completion, thereby enhancing the reliability and validity of the responses. Frequency, percentage mean, standard deviations and Chi-square analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that 56.0 of respondents had no prior experience with gamification, although a notable 33.7 expressed open, varied reflections, indicating emerging interest and latent potential. In terms of motivation, social features 45.1 and virtual rewards 32.1 were the most preferred gamification elements, followed by points and badges. Clear goals and objectives were deemed essential 47.7 or extremely important 11.4 by most users, highlighting the role of structured frameworks in enhancing user participation.

 This study investigates user perceptions of gamification and its effectiveness in enhancing engagement with academic library resources. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, employing a two-stage sampling technique across two geopolitical zones in NigeriaNorth Central and South-West. Four universities with Library and Information Science programs were purposively selected. The study population included 296 undergraduate and graduate students, from which a purposive sample of 198 respondents was drawn. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered via Google Forms, yielding a response rate of 97.5. The questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp, with research assistants facilitating participation and ensuring completion, thereby enhancing the reliability and validity of the responses. Frequency, percentage mean, standard deviations and Chi-square analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that 56.0 of respondents had no prior experience with gamification, although a notable 33.7 expressed open, varied reflections, indicating emerging interest and latent potential. In terms of motivation, social features 45.1 and virtual rewards 32.1 were the most preferred gamification elements, followed by points and badges. Clear goals and objectives were deemed essential 47.7 or extremely important 11.4 by most users, highlighting the role of structured frameworks in enhancing user participation.

 This study investigates user perceptions of gamification and its effectiveness in enhancing engagement with academic library resources. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, employing a two-stage sampling technique across two geopolitical zones in NigeriaNorth Central and South-West. Four universities with Library and Information Science programs were purposively selected. The study population included 296 undergraduate and graduate students, from which a purposive sample of 198 respondents was drawn. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered via Google Forms, yielding a response rate of 97.5. The questionnaire was distributed through WhatsApp, with research assistants facilitating participation and ensuring completion, thereby enhancing the reliability and validity of the responses. Frequency, percentage mean, standard deviations and Chi-square analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that 56.0 of respondents had no prior experience with gamification, although a notable 33.7 expressed open, varied reflections, indicating emerging interest and latent potential. In terms of motivation, social features 45.1 and virtual rewards 32.1 were the most preferred gamification elements, followed by points and badges. Clear goals and objectives were deemed essential 47.7 or extremely important 11.4 by most users, highlighting the role of structured frameworks in enhancing user participation.

 Bu çalışma, oyunlaştırmaya ilişkin kullanıcı algılarını ve oyunlaştırmanın akademik kütüphane kaynaklarına katılımı artırmadaki etkinliğini araştırmaktadır. Nijeryanın iki jeopolitik bölgesi olan Kuzey Merkez ve Güney-Batıda iki aşamalı örnekleme tekniği kullanılarak betimsel bir anket araştırma tasarımı benimsenmiştir. Araştırma için kütüphane ve bilgi bilimleri programı olan dört üniversite seçilmiştir. Çalışma evreni, 296 lisans ve yüksek lisans öğrencisinden oluşmakta olup, 198 katılımcıdan oluşan amaçlı bir örneklem seçilmiştir. Veriler, Google Formlar aracılığıyla uygulanan bir anket kullanılarak toplanmış ve 97,5lik bir yanıt oranı elde edilmiştir. Anket, WhatsApp aracılığıyla dağıtılmış, araştırma asistanları katılımı kolaylaştırmış ve anketin doldurulmasını sağlamış, böylece yanıtların güvenilirliği ve geçerliliği artırılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde frekans, yüzde ortalaması, standart sapma ve Ki-kare analizi kullanılmıştır Bulgular, katılımcıların 56,0sının oyunlaştırma konusunda daha önce bir deneyimi olmadığını ortaya koymuş, ancak 33,7lik kayda değer bir kesim, ortaya çıkan ilgi ve gizli potansiyele işaret eden açık ve çeşitli düşünceler ifade etmiştir. Motivasyon açısından, sosyal özellikler 45,1 ve sanal ödüller 32,1 en çok tercih edilen oyunlaştırma unsurları olurken, bunları puanlar ve rozetler takip etmiştir. Net amaçlar ve hedefler çoğu kullanıcı tarafından gerekli 47,7 veya son derece önemli 11,4 olarak görülmüş ve yapılandırılmış çerçevelerin kullanıcıyı geliştirmedeki rolünü vurgulamıştır.

Makale detayları

Evaluating User Perceptions and the Effectiveness of Gamification Elements in Enhancing Engagement with Library Resources

Yazarlar:

Oluwole Durodolu | Joshua Ojo | Taiwo Abosede Ajayi

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgi Sistemleri Eğitimi | Elektronik Belge Yönetim Sistemleri

Dergi:

Bilgi Ve Belge Araştırmaları Issue 23, pp.21-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355988

pISSN:

2148-8975

Librarianship

fourth industrial revolution

artificial intelligence

gamification

digital badges

academic librariesKütüphanecilik

dördüncü sanayi devrimi

yapay zeka

oyunlaştırma

dijital rozetler

akademik kütüphaneler

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Oluwole Durodolu | Joshua Ojo | Taiwo Abosede Ajayi

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Bilgi Sistemleri Eğitimi | Elektronik Belge Yönetim Sistemleri

Dergi: Bilgi Ve Belge Araştırmaları Issue 23, pp.21-34

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355988

pISSN: 2148-8975

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Oluwole Durodolu | Joshua Ojo | Taiwo Abosede Ajayi

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgi Sistemleri Eğitimi | Elektronik Belge Yönetim Sistemleri

Dergi:

Bilgi Ve Belge Araştırmaları Issue 23, pp.21-34

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355988

pISSN:

2148-8975