Search for dissertations about: "serious games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words serious games.

  2. 1. Facilitation matters : A framework for instructor-led serious gaming

    Author : Anna-Sofia Alklind Taylor; Per Backlund; Jana Rambusch; Jonas Linderoth; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Serious games; serious gaming; game-based training; seriösa spel; spelbaserad träning; Technology; Teknik; Interaction Lab ILAB ; Interaction Lab ILAB ;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the use of serious games from an instructor perspective. More specifically, it aims to study the roles of instructors and how they can be facilitated within an instructor-led game-based training environment. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Effects of Emotions and Their Regulation on Decision-making Performance in Affective Serious Games

    Author : Petar Jerčić; Veronica Sundstedt; Tom Ziemke; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Serious Games; Game Design; Emotions; Biofeedback; Emotion-Regulation; Decision-Making;

    Abstract : Emotions are thought to be one of the key factors that critically influence human decision-making. Emotion-regulation can help to mitigate emotion-related decision biases and eventually lead to a better decision performance. READ MORE

  5. 3. Coaching by Gaming : An Instructor Perspective of Game-based Vocational Training

    Author : Anna-Sofia Alklind Taylor; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Coaching cycle; debriefing; game-based training; instructor roles; player roles; puckstering; serious games; serious gaming; system support; Teknik; Technology; Datalogi;

    Abstract : Military organisations have a long history of using games for training. Over the years, they have developed training practices involving role-play, simulations, puckstering and gaming. Most researchers in serious games, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 4. Positive Persuasion - Designing enjoyable energy feedback experiences in the home

    Author : Anton Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Energy conservation; energy awareness; persuasive technology; sustainable HCI; ambient displays; pervasive games; serious games; engaging interaction; design; energy;

    Abstract : The world currently faces huge challenges in terms of our excessive use of energy. Energy conservation – a topic that has been on the agenda since the energy crisis in the 1970s – has for this reason once again become a very central issue in our society. READ MORE

  7. 5. Alleviating anxiety in children with cancer facing radiotherapy : The creation of a serious game

    Author : Catarina Cederved; Gunn Engvall; Gustaf Ljungman; Charlotte Ångström Brännström; Jon Back; Imelda Coyne; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : anxiety; game design; participatory design; pediatric oncology; psychological preparation; proton radiotherapy; serious game; interdisciplinary research; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Children undergoing radiotherapy (RT) can experience anxiety, and explaining the procedure through a serious game could be a means to alleviate anxiety. Children have the right to take part in research that concerns them. READ MORE