[GUEST POST] Governance using gamification: a case study of how gamification is used in the current Chinese political system
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What does gamification do?
How does gamification help with governance?
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Encouraging citizens towards good behaviors
Engaging citizens in activities
Fostering a stronger national identity and patriotism
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Icon of the app "Study and strengthen the nation"(xue xi qiang guo)
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A screenshot of the home page of the app
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From top to bottom: Study report; Your total points; Your title; Your "dian dian tong" points for redeeming the rewards; Your ranking in the country, your ranking in the group, your ranking in the group for the past seven days
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Quiz page From top to bottom: Daily quizzes; Weekly quizzes; Professional quizzes; Challenging quizzes
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A list of daily tasks users have to do for app “Study and strengthen the nation”
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The various rewards they can get from the app, including e-books, directional data package for the app only
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A screenshot of various cheating strategies online
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Among 32 channels available on the app, 18 of them are about political affairs
Conclusion
Written by: Hu Anqi
A TJC WOW! intern who enjoys gaming, doing maths and plays the flute (but doesn’t want to learn the piccolo).
Resources & Image credits:
- https://yz.m.sm.cn/s?q=%E5%AD%A6%E4%B9%A0%E5%BC%BA%E5%9B%BD%E8%B5%9A%E5%88%86%E6%94%BB%E7%95%A5&from=wy878378&uc_param_str=dnntnwvepffrgibijbprsvdseilood
- https://www.abacusnews.com/tech/china-using-social-credit-apps-gamify-government/article/3033202
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313809081_Gamification_in_e-Governance_Development_of_an_Online_Gamified_System_to_Enhance_Government_Entities_Services_Delivery_and_Promote_Public’s_Awareness
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- https://www.govtech.com/civic/GT-September-2017-Boosting-Engagement-by-Gamifying-Government.html
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313809081_Gamification_in_e-Governance_Development_of_an_Online_Gamified_System_to_Enhance_Government_Entities_Services_Delivery_and_Promote_Public’s_Awareness
- https://www.abacusnews.com/tech/china-using-social-credit-apps-gamify-government/article/3033202