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Journal : journal of social science utilizing technology

Gamification in Higher Education: Enhancing Student Motivation and Cognitive Outcomes Through Game-Based Learning Andres Villanueva; Dina Destari; Dodi Setiawan Riatmaja
Journal of Social Science Utilizing Technology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jssut.v4i1.3429

Abstract

The increasing demand for active, engaging, and meaningful learning in higher education has encouraged the adoption of innovative instructional strategies such as gamification. Traditional teaching approaches often struggle to sustain student motivation and to promote higher-order cognitive outcomes, particularly in digitally mediated learning environments. This study aims to examine the role of gamification in higher education by analyzing its effectiveness in enhancing student motivation and cognitive outcomes through game-based learning. A quantitative quasi-experimental research design was employed, involving undergraduate students divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected using validated motivation questionnaires and cognitive achievement tests aligned with course learning objectives, and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The results demonstrate that students exposed to gamified learning environments show significantly higher levels of intrinsic motivation, engagement, and persistence compared to those in non-gamified settings. In addition, gamification was found to have a positive and significant effect on cognitive outcomes, particularly in comprehension, application, and problem-solving skills. These findings indicate that gamification contributes not only to affective engagement but also to meaningful cognitive development. In conclusion, the study confirms that well-designed gamification can function as an effective pedagogical approach in higher education, supporting both motivational and cognitive dimensions of learning when aligned with instructional goals.
Co-Authors Abidin, Zainal Achmad Ruslan Afendi ADITA KUSUMAWATI, ERNA Agnes Tesalonika Yolanda Ahmad Zuhdi Ahmad, Shakila Binti Andi Hairul Andres Villanueva Andriyana, Erni Anis Komariah Anis Komariah Anis Komariah Anis, Nina Ardi Azhar Nampira Ardinal, Eva Arjulayana Arjulayana Astuti, Enny Diah Bruna Costa Budi Utami Cakranegara, Pandu Adi Cakranegara, Pandu Adi Clevara, Yayas Deliyani, Adinda Dewi Nuryanti Dian Quini Handayani Ernanto Putri Djunaedi Djunaedi Dodi Setiawan Riatmaja Ellyawati , Noor Ellyawati, Noor Emy Yunita Rahma Pratiwi, Emy Yunita Rahma Erna Erna Adita Kusumawati Faisal Bin Husen Ismail Faisal Bin Husen Ismail Fitria Meisarah Frida Utami, Rhisty Gamar Al Haddar H., Mayang Kharisma Halimi Binti Mohd Khalid Hartatik Hartatik Hartin Kurniawati Hendro Sukoco Hendy Tannady Hidayat, Noura Rizqyaannisa Ibrahim, Mozart Malik Idris, Husni Inayatul Mutmainnah Indra Perdana Irawan Irawan Irawati, Dini Isitifatun Zaka Ismail, Faisal Bin Husen Ismaul Fitroh Isna Kasmilawati Iwan Henri Kusnadi Karyaningsih Karyaningsih Komariah, Anis Loso Judijanto M. Saufi Magdalena Magdalena Marta Kerim Mila Agustiani Mohammad Mirazul Islam Mohd Khalid, Halimi Binti Muhamad Rif'an Muhammad Rifai Muhammad Subhan Iswahyudi Noor Ellyawati Novita Kusumaning Tyas Nugroho, Agung Yuliyanto Pratiwi, Vidya Putri, Nur Amalia Rahanra, Nicodemus Rahayu, Vitria Puri Rahman, Reza Raul Gomez Reza Reza Rizkiatun Aulia Rostanti Toba Roya Zahir S. Sabitha Shunmuga Priya Septin Maisharah K Shafa Shakila Binti Ahmad Sharifah Khadijah Binti Syed Abu Bakar Siti Aisyah Sitti Hadijah, Sitti Solissa, Everhard Markiano Subroto, Desty Endrawati Sudadi Susi Arijanti Syafruddin Syafruddin Syamsul Arifin Syatria Adymas Pranajaya Syed Abu Bakar, Sharifah Khadijah Binti Titik Haryanti Violin, Vivid Vitria Puri Rahayu Waahib, Achmad Nashrul Widya Noviana Noor Wijayanti, Dwi Wahyu Yulianto, Aditya Dwi Zain Ahmad Fauzi Zatali, M. hasmi Zulvia Trinova