Abstract
XBadges is a research project based on the hypothesis that commercial video games (nonserious games) can train soft skills. We measure persistence, spatial reasoning and risk taking before and after subjects participate in controlled game playing sessions. In addition, we have developed an automatic facial expression recognition system capable of inferring their emotions while playing, allowing us to study the role of emotions in soft skills acquisition. We have used Flappy Bird, Pacman and Tetris for assessing changes in persistence, risk taking and spatial reasoning respectively. Results show how playing Tetris significantly improves spatial reasoning and how playing Pacman significantly improves prudence in certain areas of behavior. As for emotions, they reveal that being concentrated helps to improve performance and skills acquisition. Frustration is also shown as a key element. With the results obtained we are able to glimpse multiple applications in areas which need soft skills development.
Original language | English |
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Journal | CEUR Workshop Proceedings |
Volume | 1957 |
Pages (from-to) | 13-28 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISSN | 1613-0073 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 4th Congreso de la Sociedad Espanola para las Ciencias del Videojuego, CoSECiVi 2017 - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 30 Jun 2017 → 30 Jun 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 4th Congreso de la Sociedad Espanola para las Ciencias del Videojuego, CoSECiVi 2017 |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Barcelona |
Period | 30/06/2017 → 30/06/2017 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was born from a research project called XBadges, cofunded by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism, Government of Spain, 8th in the AEESD call, forming a consortium led by the company COMPARTIA, which subcontracted both GECON.es foundation (gamification experts) and the University of Barcelona (for the creation of an artificial vision system).
Keywords
- Cognitive abilities
- Emotions
- Flappy bird
- Pacman
- Skilling development
- Soft skills
- Tetris
- Training
- Video games