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A study on role of gamification elements in training outcomes: comparing the mediating effect of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Sattwik Mohanty (Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India)
B. Prabu Christopher (Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India)

The Learning Organization

ISSN: 0969-6474

Article publication date: 26 April 2023

Issue publication date: 8 June 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to examine how gamification components affect training outcomes through intrinsic or extrinsic motivation (IM and EM), drawing on the self-determination motivation theory.

Design/methodology/approach

In this study, survey method has been used to analyse the hypotheses and objective of the research. A total of 260 surveys were received through the web-based stage and 260 surveys were legitimate. The data in this study was investigated using SPSS version 20.0 and Smart-PLS version 3.0 software.

Findings

The findings represent how IM intervenes in gamification parts of training outcomes. Apart from the indirect effect, this study also shows the immediate effect of experience point and progress bar affecting IM and EM. This study shows that the immediate effect of IM has a positive impact on training outcomes, however there is an adverse consequence in the event of EM on training outcomes as well as there is no intervening or mediating impact.

Originality/value

In this study, the authors offer novel research that might aid businesses in identifying the most important aspects of gamification for the relevant personnel. There is a substantial correlation between gamification and employee engagement that was previously focused on. With particular emphasis on the progress bar and experience point, the authors have demonstrated a connection between IM and EM through the use of gamification elements, paving the way for businesses to place a greater emphasis on intrinsic drive-in gamification systems intended to enhance employee training.

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Citation

Mohanty, S. and Christopher, B.P. (2023), "A study on role of gamification elements in training outcomes: comparing the mediating effect of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation", The Learning Organization, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 480-500. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLO-08-2022-0098

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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