Validation of the Player Personality and Dynamics Scale
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Abstract
This study presents the validation of the Player Personality and Dynamics Scale (PPDS), designed to identify player profiles in educational gamification contexts with narrative elements. Through a sample of 635 participants, a questionnaire was developed and applied, covering sociodemographic data, lifestyle habits, gaming practices, and a classification system of 40 items on a six-point Likert scale. The results of the factorial analysis confirm a structure of five factors: Toxic Profile, Joker Profile, Tryhard Profile, Aesthetic Profile, and Coacher Profile, with high fit and reliability indices (RMSEA = 0.06; CFI = 0.95; TLI = 0.91). The resulting classification enables the design of personalized gamified experiences that enhance learning and interaction in the classroom, highlighting the importance of understanding players’ motivations to better adapt educational dynamics. Applying this scale fosters meaningful learning through the creation of narratives tailored to students’ individual preferences.
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OpenAlex topics: Educational Games and Gamification · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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Escuela de Ingeniería en Sistemas de Información, Universidad del Atlántico Medio, Carretera de Quilmes, 37 Tafira Baja, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Instituto Para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación en Comunicaciones, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Juan de Quesada, 30, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Área de Didáctica y Organización Escolar, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Calle Santa Juana de Arco, 1, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas, Universidad del Atlántico Medio, Carretera de Quilmes, 37 Tafira Baja, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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