| Title | Developing A Game-Based Intervention To Improve Social Belonging Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD23ND220776 |
| Start Date | Wednesday August 02, 2023 - 11:00 am |
| End Date | Wednesday August 02, 2023 - 12:00 pm |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 36/80 |
| Short Description | Can games improve feelings of belonging? This is a presentation of a scientific game design study to a broad audience. Development, testing, and future implications are discussed. |
| Long Description | When someone feels socially isolated or uncertain about their belonging, their mental and physical health can suffer. Students might experience lower grades and even see their career prospects worsen. We know that interventions focused on improving social belonging can lessen many of these negative effects, but current interventions are typically too burdensome to complete. An alternative intervention to promote social belonging was tested: a collaborative card game. Similar to how games are playtested, participants were recruited to brainstorm content for the game and pilot test several prototypes. This presentation will cover the development and results of the study, as well as what possible future implications game-based interventions might have for the game industry and academia alike. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Event |
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| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 80 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | 103 |
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| GM Names | Joseph Macisco, Trade Day |
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| Email Contact | [email protected] |
| Tournament | 0 |
