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‘SOMS BrainSpace’: A digital serious game for undergraduate neuroscience

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Neuroanatomy is challenging for many undergraduates, requiring strong visuospatial skills and a deep understanding of complex concepts. This study developed and evaluated SOMS BrainSpace, a digital serious game for neuroanatomy education, using a mixed methods approach.
Anthony Tran, Jin Y. Huang, Craig R. Campbell, Elizabeth M. Hegedus   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating an Internet Gaming Disorder Scale Using Mokken Scaling Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology, 2019
Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was recently included as a condition for further study in the fifth and latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Turi Reiten Finserås, Ståle Pallesen, Rune Aune Mentzoni, Elfrid Krossbakken, Daniel L. King, Helge Molde   +5 more
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A gamified formative question bank to enhance student learning and engagement in a foundational medical science course

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract While gamified learning platforms show promise for engaging digital learners and promoting active learning, evidence of their effectiveness in predicting academic outcomes remains limited. This study examined how engagement patterns and incentives impact academic outcomes in a gamified environment to determine whether a formative question bank
Mohammad Aldalou, Angel Laboy, Laura E. Fraser, Jeremey Walker, William S. Brooks, Brook Hubner   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Testing the Predictive Validity and Construct of Pathological Video Game Use

Behavioral Sciences, 2015
Three studies assessed the construct of pathological video game use and tested its predictive validity. Replicating previous research, Study 1 produced evidence of convergent validity in 8th and 9th graders (N = 607) classified as pathological gamers ...
Christopher L. Groves, Douglas Gentile, Ryan L. Tapscott, Paul J. Lynch   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Betting shops and crime: is there a relationship? [PDF]

, 2011
Gambling and its link with criminal activity is an area of growing research interest. Studies from various regions worldwide have suggested an association between criminal activity and easily accessible gambling, yet, despite growth in the commercial ...
Griffiths, MD
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The relationship between childhood trauma and Internet gaming disorder among college students: A structural equation model [PDF]

, 2019
open access journalBackground The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and the associated interaction effects of childhood trauma, depression and anxiety in college students. Methods Participants were
Chen, Li, Chen, Runsen, Cook, Stephanie, Duan, Suqian, Duan, Zhizhou, Ge, Jiayu, Hu, Zhishan, Ou, Jianjun, Peng, Ke, shi, Lijuan, Wang, Hongyan, Wang, Yuanyuan, Wilson, Amanda, Yang, Yuan, Yu, Hui, Zhao, Kaihong   +15 more
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Game‐based learning for undergraduate consolidation: A qualitative study of how game‐based learning provides much more than knowledge acquisition

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Game‐based learning (GBL) is increasingly used in medical education to supplement traditional didactic learning methods. Adult learners in particular may benefit from GBL, given the autonomous and iterative nature of a well‐designed educational game.
Thomas J. Paddock, Erin P. Fillmore
wiley   +1 more source

Blended and digital approaches in histology and pathology teaching: A scoping review

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Histology and pathology education is evolving, driven by the integration of digital microscopy with other technological advances. Gaining insight into the impact of this transition, while understanding the perspectives of both students and educators, is important for improving teaching practices. This includes mapping teaching methods, digital
Eleonora Nava, Ashis Jalote‐Parmar, Cecilie Våpenstad, Marit Valla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moving beyond neurophobia to cultivate the neuroquisitive learner

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract “Neurophobia,” a pervasive fear of the neurological sciences, poses a significant barrier in medical education, affecting learners and physicians worldwide. Its consequences are far‐reaching, contributing to a limited neurology workforce and diminished confidence among non‐specialists in managing neurological conditions.
Joanna R. Appel, Kirsten A. Porter‐Stransky   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting engagement in embryology through gamified student‐developed small group sessions

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Learning embryology is often challenging for students as it requires conceptualizing morphological changes to embryologic structures across time. To further complicate the process, while some structures transition to permanent structures, others disappear or degenerate.
Jessica N. Byram, Sabrina C. Woods, Elizabeth R. Agosto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source