The impact of structured digital games on reading comprehension and motivation
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Doç. Dr. Aydın BULUT Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale) | ||
| Dergi Adı | JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (Q1) | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 0022-0671 Dergi Bilgileri (2026) | ||
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | SSCI | ||
| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 01-2026 |
| Kabul Tarihi | 04-01-2026 | Yayınlanma Tarihi | 13-01-2026 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | – / 0 / 1–15 | DOI | 10.1080/00220671.2026.2613822 |
| Makale Linki | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00220671.2026.2613822 | ||
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| This study examines the effects of Structured Digital Games (SDGs) on fourth-grade students’ reading comprehension and motivation. Grounded in sociocultural theory, self-determination theory, and self-regulated learning models, it employs an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental method compared pre- and post-test scores of 54 students assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group engaged in a six-week digital game-based intervention, while the control group followed the standard curriculum. Quantitative data were analyzed using ANOVA and ANCOVA, and qualitative data were collected through focus groups and teacher observations. Results showed significant gains in comprehension and motivation among the SDG group. Students reported increased engagement, vocabulary development, and enjoyment. Teachers noted improved participation and … |
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| Structured digital games | reading comprehension | motivation | educational technology |
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