Can Video Games Be Used as a Stealth Assessment of Aggression?

McCreery, Michael P.; Krach, S. Kathleen; Bacos, Catherine A.; Laferriere, Jeffrey R.; Head, Danielle L.

doi:10.4018/ijgcms.2019040103

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“…Findings suggest that the situated understanding of context and narrative is critical when designing a research study that examines game-based outcomes. Situations and storylines often provide clues and distractors that can influence outcomes (McCreery et al, 2019). For researchers, this means it would be prudent to understand how those situations and storylines may shape study findings prior to conducting game-based research.…”

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Time to Acclimate: Examining the Influence of Cognitive Ability on Situating to a Video Game

McCreery¹,

Head²,

Fiorentini³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA 2020)

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The current study was designed to examine the relationship between cognitive ability and player experience in shaping how players think within, and acclimate to, video games as complex systems. Specifically, researchers examined the relationship between player's cognitive ability and gameplay outcomes within a video game (i.e., The Deed). Outcomes were evaluated and contrasted after two discrete playthroughs, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. Logistic regression indicated that cognitive ability predicted individual outcomes for both the first and second playthrough, but did not predict growth between playthroughs (i.e., outcome change). Findings are then discussed in terms of an acclimation stage.

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confidence: 99%

Time to Acclimate: Examining the Influence of Cognitive Ability on Situating to a Video Game

McCreery¹,

Head²,

Fiorentini³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA 2020)

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Data-Triangulation Through Multiple Methods

McCreery

Head

Krach

et al. 2022

Handbook of Research on Digital-Based Assessment and Innovative Practices in Education

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Rating scales are a traditional method for gathering social, emotional, and behavioral data. However, rating scales are at risk for validity problems associated with biased responding. A post-hoc analysis of scale data identified two groups within the sample: an anomalous response group and a non-anomalous response group. Findings indicated that those in the anomalous response group were more likely to rate themselves significantly differently on self-report rating scales measuring socially sensitive constructs. However, the two groups did not differ across the game-based behavioral stealth assessment measures (proactive aggression, reactive aggression, and prosocial skills). Findings support the need for triangulation and understanding of data through multiple methods of assessment. More directed research is needed to purposefully explore the validity of game-based assessments as part of a battery of measures.

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Balancing Granularity and Context in Designing Evidence Models for Stealth Assessment

Liu,

Fulwider

2023

Games as Stealth Assessments

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In the context of game-based learning environments, stealth assessment unobtrusively measures learning outcomes. However, designing a robust evidence model requires careful consideration of learning behaviors in context. This chapter presents a case on designing evidence models for stealth assessment in a game-based learning environment. In this study, the authors employ a finite mixture model to analyze players' pause behaviors in the game, interpreting the meanings of these behaviors under different contexts. The findings contribute to the understanding of how to balance granularity and context in designing evidence models, proving valuable for enhancing the efficacy of stealth assessments for game-based learning.

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Can Video Games Be Used as a Stealth Assessment of Aggression?

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Time to Acclimate: Examining the Influence of Cognitive Ability on Situating to a Video Game

Time to Acclimate: Examining the Influence of Cognitive Ability on Situating to a Video Game

Data-Triangulation Through Multiple Methods

Balancing Granularity and Context in Designing Evidence Models for Stealth Assessment

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