Gamification in Politics

Gamification in Politics

Gamification in Politics

Michael Bossetta

Abstract

"Although gamification is a popular term, the concept has rarely been applied to political studies. Therefore, this chapter provides an overview of the key features of gamification and offers an adapted definition of gamification suited to the study of electoral politics. To help illustrate this definition, two examples of gamification from recent campaigns are discussed: the uCampaign mobile application and contests promoted on social media. In concluding, I suggest theoretical and methodological approaches to study gamification in politics moving forward."

Reference

Bossetta, Michael. (2022). Gamification in Politics. 10.4337/9781800374263.gamification.politics. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365500000_Gamification_in_Politics

Keywords

gamification, study, politics