scholarly journals A Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Classcraft on Gamification Learning Experiences in terms of Learning Achievement and Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Liheng Yu ◽  
Zhonggen Yu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Optimal Learning ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Significant Factors

Classcraft has become an attractive gamification choice that turns classes into motivating and joyful role-playing experiences. Based on the content analysis and meta-analysis, this study aims to investigate the efficiency of Classcraft in terms of optimal gamification learning experiences associated with learning achievement and motivation. After the identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion processes, we have found that learning achievement and motivation are significant factors conducive to optimal gamification learning. The meta-analysis based on STATA 15 has demonstrated that gamification platforms including Classcraft can similarly enhance learning achievement (d = 0.621, z = 5.846, 95% CI [0.413, 0.829]) and motivation (d = 0.608, z = 6.167, 95% CI [0.415, 0801]), suggesting that gamification platforms including Classcraft can create optimal learning experiences. Another content analysis has revealed that Classcraft involving gamified reward mechanics, interactive settings, and collaborative tasks can fulfil the conditions of optimal gamification learning experiences. The main conclusion is that Classcraft can efficiently create optimal gamification learning processes that can positively influence learning achievement and motivation. We have also discussed the potential reasons for the positive effects of gamification on learning achievement and motivation. Game implementation can reflect learners’ preference for well-being based on continuity, interaction, and openness.

scholarly journals Algorithmic Meta-analysis of the Effects of Social Services on the Vulnerable Population

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
J. Carreón-Guillén ◽  
C. Y. Quiroz-Campas ◽  
E. Bolivar-Mojica ◽  
O. Coronado-Rincón ◽  
J. Hernández-Valdés ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Selection Of

Meta-analytic studies are distinguished by comparing literature that reports positive effects with respect to literature that warns of spurious or negative effects. The aim of the present work was to establish the proportion of probabilities between categories and subcategories extracted from the consulted, updated and specialized literature. A documentary study was carried out with a selection of sources indexed to international repositories such as Copernicus, Dialnet, Ebsco, Latindex, Redalyc, Scielo. An indistinct scenario was found, even though the literature that reports positive effects on the quality of life and the subjective well-being of public health services prevails; suggesting the extension of the work to repositories like WoS and Scopus.

scholarly journals Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Effective for People with Hypertension? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 30 Years of Evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2882
Author(s):  
Ciro Conversano ◽  
Graziella Orrù ◽  
Andrea Pozza ◽  
Mario Miccoli ◽  
Rebecca Ciacchini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Background: Hypertension is among the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which are considered high mortality risk medical conditions. To date, several studies have reported positive effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions on physical and psychological well-being in other medical conditions, but no meta-analysis on MBSR programs for hypertension has been conducted. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of MBSR programs for hypertension. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the effects of MBSR on systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in people with hypertension or pre-hypertension was conducted. The PubMed/MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases were searched in November 2020 to identify relevant studies. Results: Six studies were included. The comparison of MBSR versus control conditions on diastolic BP was associated with a statistically significant mean effect size favoring MBSR over control conditions (MD = −2.029; 95% confidence interval (CI): −3.676 to −0.383, p = 0.016, k = 6; 22 effect sizes overall), without evidence of heterogeneity (I2 = 0.000%). The comparison of MBSR versus control conditions on systolic BP was associated with a mean effect size which was statistically significant only at a marginal level (MD = −3.894; 95% CI: −7.736–0.053, p = 0.047, k = 6; 22 effect sizes overall), without evidence of high heterogeneity (I2 = 20.772%). The higher the proportion of participants on antihypertensive medications was, the larger the effects of MBSR were on systolic BP (B = −0.750, z = −2.73, p = 0.003). Conclusions: MBSR seems to be a promising intervention, particularly effective on the reduction of diastolic BP. More well-conducted trials are required.

scholarly journals The impact of supplementary short rest breaks on task performance – A meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Wendsche ◽  
Andrea Lohmann-Haislah ◽  
Jürgen Jürgen
Keyword(s):  
Task Performance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Rest Breaks ◽  
The Impact

Within-shift rest breaks are important to prevent an accumulation of impairing short-term effects of strain over working time. In this meta-analysis (k = 11, N = 705), we investigated how supplementary, frequent short rest breaks affect task performance and strain. We found positive effects on quality (g = 0.23) and quantity (g = 0.12) measures of task performance. The mean reduction of working time due to rest breaks was 9.3%. Performance improvements occurred not at costs of higher strain. Thus, our study shows that both employees’ performance and well-being benefits from scheduled within-shift breaks. We found no further effects of potentially moderating variables. Future research should examine the boundary conditions and underlying mechanisms of these effects.

scholarly journals Effects of Mindfulness-Based Parallel-Group Interventions on Family Functioning and Child and Parent Mental Health: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Mindfulness ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian-Wen Xie ◽  
Xiaolu Dai ◽  
Renhui Lyu ◽  
Shuang Lu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Child Mental Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Child Gender ◽  
Parent Group ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Parallel Group

Abstract Objectives Involving parents and children in mindfulness-based interventions may holistically benefit family well-being. This meta-analysis systematically reviews and synthesizes the effects of mindfulness-based parallel-group (MBPG) interventions, which simultaneously involve parent and child, on family functioning, and the mental health of parents and children. Methods A total of 20 relevant studies were identified from 14 databases. The overall intervention effect size was estimated by pooled standardized mean difference. Moderator analyses were performed to explain the variability in intervention effects. Risk of bias and publication bias were also assessed. Results MBPG interventions showed minor-to-small positive effects on family functioning (d = 0.182, 95% CI [0.045, 0.319]), parental mental health (d = 0.238, 95% CI [0.110, 0.365]), and child mental health (d = 0.325, 95% CI [0.137, 0.513]). The effects of MBPG interventions on child mental health varied significantly by child age, child gender, recruitment setting, type of parent group, other activities in child group, other activities in parent group, and study design. Conclusions MBPG interventions show promising effects in improving mental health of both parents and children as well as in improving overall family functioning. However, significant variations exist in characteristics of participants, interventions, and study designs. Given the limited evidence currently available, more studies are needed to assess the determinants of effectiveness in MBPG interventions. Protocol Registration: PROSPERO #CRD42020164927

scholarly journals High-intensity exercise programs in people with dementia — a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Russ ◽  
C. Weyh ◽  
C. Pilat
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Intensity Exercise ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
People With Dementia

AbstractDementia is a syndrome characterized by a progressive deterioration of cognitive and physical functions. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effects of high-intensity exercise training (HIT) programs on cognitive and mental health, physical performance, activities of daily living (ADLs) and quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia. A systematic literature search for randomized controlled trials was performed until July 2019. We calculated mean difference (MD) or standardized MD (SMD) and the 95% confidence interval (CI), and assessed heterogeneity using I2 statistic. Nine studies from three large-scale research projects which were based on the high-intensity functional exercise (HIFE) program incorporating strength, balance and mobility exercises of the lower limbs, including 456 participants (85.5 ± 7.0 years), were considered. There was an overall good study quality (mean PEDro score = 7.6 ± 0.7). Compared to seated control activities, strength and balance HIT resulted in statistically significant but small positive effects on balance performance (MD = 2.31, 95% CI = 0.44–4.17, p = 0.02; I2 = 73%) and on the abilities to independently perform ADLs (SMD = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.12–0.44, p = 0.0006; I2 = 0%). No differences were found in cognitive function, depressive symptoms and QoL. The qualitative analyses yielded sporadic beneficial results (mobility, psychological well-being and apathetic behaviour) in favour of HIT. There is only limited evidence for an intensity-related dose–response relationship. Further well-designed studies are needed to identify the best exercise type for different types and stages of dementia.

scholarly journals The Effects of Qigong on Anxiety, Depression, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Wang ◽  
Jenny K. M. Man ◽  
Eun-Kyoung Othelia Lee ◽  
Taixiang Wu ◽  
Herbert Benson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Introduction. The effect of Qigong on psychological well-being is relatively unknown. This study systematically reviewed the effects of Qigong on anxiety, depression, and psychological well-being.Methods. Using fifteen studies published between 2001 and 2011, a systematic review was carried out and meta-analyses were performed on studies with appropriate homogeneity. The quality of the outcome measures was also assessed.Results. We categorized these studies into three groups based on the type of subjects involved as follows: (1) healthy subjects, (2) subjects with chronic illnesses, and (3) subjects with depression. Based on the heterogeneity assessment of available studies, meta-analyses were conducted in three studies of patients with type II diabetes in the second group, which suggested that Qigong was effective in reducing depression (ES=−0.29; 95% CI, −0.58–0.00) and anxiety (ES=−0.37; 95% CI, −0.66–0.08), as measured by Symptom Checklist 90, and in improving psychological well-being (ES=−0.58; 95% CI, −0.91–0.25) as measured by Diabetes Specific Quality of Life Scale. Overall, the quality of research methodology of existing studies was poor.Conclusions. Preliminary evidence suggests that Gigong may have positive effects on psychological well-being among patients with chronic illnesses. However the published studies generally had significant methodological limitations. More high-quality studies are needed.

The Effectiveness of Interventions for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 607-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko Ling Chan ◽  
Mengtong Chen ◽  
Kin Ming Camilla Lo ◽  
Qiqi Chen ◽  
Susan J. Kelley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Grandparent Caregivers ◽  
Program Components

Purpose: The research objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programs that aim to enhance the well-being of grandparent caregivers and the developmental outcomes of grandchildren and identify useful program components. Method: Relevant studies were identified via comprehensive literature searches of electronic databases. A random effects model was used to calculate effect sizes. Results: We included 20 studies published in and before April 2018. Our review indicates that interventions for grandparent caregivers have positive effects in regard to various well-being outcomes. Small to moderate effect sizes for increases in social support and parenting skills and a decrease in children’s behavioral problems were found. Supportive and educational components could contribute to a promising intervention. Conclusions: The implementation of interventions for grandparents requires ongoing research efforts to obtain high-quality evidence for program effectiveness. We suggest future research be conducted to develop tailored interventions to meet the needs of different grandparent caregivers.

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