TY - JOUR
T1 - Fit and Viable Determinants of Gamification in Christian Religious Studies in Developing Economy Context
AU - Akuetteh, Alfred Patterson
AU - Kolog, Emmanuel Awuni
AU - Boateng, Richard
AU - Egala, Sulemana Bankuoru
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Author(s).
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Gamification has been utilized in bible applications for religious learning activities to create excitement and encourage positive behavioral outcomes. However, there is a noticeable gap in the effectiveness and viability of gamified bible applications, particularly among Ghanaian Christian faiths. In this study, we explored the fit and viability of gamification in Christian religious studies. Based on the Fit-Viability Theory, we analyzed data from 432 respondents from various Christian denominations in Ghana using structural equation modelling. Our findings revealed that Task and Technology Characteristics, Economic, Organizational, and individual Christian Doctrines significantly influence the adoption and use of gamified Bible applications in a developing country context.
AB - Gamification has been utilized in bible applications for religious learning activities to create excitement and encourage positive behavioral outcomes. However, there is a noticeable gap in the effectiveness and viability of gamified bible applications, particularly among Ghanaian Christian faiths. In this study, we explored the fit and viability of gamification in Christian religious studies. Based on the Fit-Viability Theory, we analyzed data from 432 respondents from various Christian denominations in Ghana using structural equation modelling. Our findings revealed that Task and Technology Characteristics, Economic, Organizational, and individual Christian Doctrines significantly influence the adoption and use of gamified Bible applications in a developing country context.
KW - Bible
KW - Christian
KW - Ghana
KW - fit
KW - gamification
KW - gamified Bible application
KW - viability
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U2 - 10.1163/21659214-bja10101
DO - 10.1163/21659214-bja10101
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85180354565
SN - 2588-8099
VL - 12
SP - 160
EP - 184
JO - Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture
JF - Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture
IS - 2-3
ER -