Kokkinen Katja, Malinen Kaisa, Sevon Eija, Hämäläinen Raija, Rönkä Anna
J Perinat Educ. 2024 Jul 1;33(3):113-126. doi: 10.1891/JPE-2023-0017.
Although evidence exists on the use of gamification and serious games in many fields, game-based methods are a relatively new phenomenon in the family services sector. This study focused on the implementation of game-based online parental groups organized for first-time expectant parents and participants' experiences of playing together. In total, 26 Finnish first-time expectant parents participated in the study. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three main themes describing the expectant parents' experiences were related to the game as a stimulator of discussion, the experience of gaming, and special features of online group discussion. It is concluded that playing online learning games with others can lower the threshold to participate and offer new possibilities for interactive parental education.
尽管有证据表明游戏化和严肃游戏在许多领域都有应用，但基于游戏的方法在家庭服务领域还是一个相对较新的现象。本研究聚焦于为首次准父母组织的基于游戏的在线家长小组的实施情况以及参与者共同游戏的体验。共有26名芬兰首次准父母参与了该研究。采用主题分析法对数据进行了分析。描述准父母体验的三个主要主题与作为讨论促进因素的游戏、游戏体验以及在线小组讨论的特点有关。研究得出结论，与他人一起玩在线学习游戏可以降低参与门槛，并为互动式家长教育提供新的可能性。
