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Fostering growth mindset principles in the prevention of type 2 diabetes through a narrative game

The number of overweight school-age children facing the risk of Type 2 diabetes from obesity is rising at an alarming rate worldwide. Studies have shown that adopting a healthy lifestyle by following a nourishing diet and engaging in frequent physical activity is vital in tackling the problem. Howev...

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Main Authors: Raffali, Ana, Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati
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Language:English
English
Published: Society for Research and Knowledge Management Ltd 2023
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L Education (General)
LC1001 Types of education
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/104270/2/104270_Fostering%20growth%20mindset.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1042702023-04-14T04:08:35Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/104270/ Fostering growth mindset principles in the prevention of type 2 diabetes through a narrative game Raffali, Ana Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati L Education (General) LC1001 Types of education The number of overweight school-age children facing the risk of Type 2 diabetes from obesity is rising at an alarming rate worldwide. Studies have shown that adopting a healthy lifestyle by following a nourishing diet and engaging in frequent physical activity is vital in tackling the problem. However, knowing about it does not equate to knowing how to do it. Hence, through design research, we employed a cross-disciplinary approach in creating an educational simulation to inform and provide the how-to on making health-related choices for teenagers. This study was aimed at constructing an interactive visual novel by intertwining growth mindset principles with the game’s narrative using the integrative behaviour prediction model as the framework. Upon completion of the prototype, we asked four students to test the game, and their feedback was analysed for emerging themes. Discovery learning, the thrill of the game, and empowerment by information each coincide with the three essential design elements of successful educational experiences: simulation, game, and pedagogy. The findings suggest that the potential for growth mindset principles to be used to reinforce healthy decision-making among teenagers through a narrative game is highly promising, while at the same time providing the learners with a meaningful and engaging experience. Society for Research and Knowledge Management Ltd 2023-02 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/104270/2/104270_Fostering%20growth%20mindset.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/104270/3/104270_Fostering%20growth%20mindset_SCOPUS.pdf Raffali, Ana and Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati (2023) Fostering growth mindset principles in the prevention of type 2 diabetes through a narrative game. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 22 (2). pp. 244-261. ISSN 1694-2493 E-ISSN 1694-2116 https://ijlter.org/index.php/ijlter/article/view/6939 10.26803/ijlter.22.2.14
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LC1001 Types of education
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LC1001 Types of education
Raffali, Ana
Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati
Fostering growth mindset principles in the prevention of type 2 diabetes through a narrative game
description The number of overweight school-age children facing the risk of Type 2 diabetes from obesity is rising at an alarming rate worldwide. Studies have shown that adopting a healthy lifestyle by following a nourishing diet and engaging in frequent physical activity is vital in tackling the problem. However, knowing about it does not equate to knowing how to do it. Hence, through design research, we employed a cross-disciplinary approach in creating an educational simulation to inform and provide the how-to on making health-related choices for teenagers. This study was aimed at constructing an interactive visual novel by intertwining growth mindset principles with the game’s narrative using the integrative behaviour prediction model as the framework. Upon completion of the prototype, we asked four students to test the game, and their feedback was analysed for emerging themes. Discovery learning, the thrill of the game, and empowerment by information each coincide with the three essential design elements of successful educational experiences: simulation, game, and pedagogy. The findings suggest that the potential for growth mindset principles to be used to reinforce healthy decision-making among teenagers through a narrative game is highly promising, while at the same time providing the learners with a meaningful and engaging experience.
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