Diagnosing student acceptance and designing digital gamified learning: an integrated UTAUT and TPACK perspective

Hong, Y. (2026)

Doctoral Thesis

This book explores how to diagnose student acceptance and design effective digital gamified learning experiences by integrating two powerful frameworks: UTAUT and TPACK. 

A practical guide for researchers, educators, and instructional designers who want to make learning more engaging, personalized, and impactful through the power of games.

• Student acceptance
• UTAUT
• TPACK
• Class design
• Digital games and gamification
• Needs analysis

• All authors: Hong, Y.
• Supervisor: Admiraal, W.F.; Saab, N.
• Committee: Barendregt, B.A.; Rijst, R.M. van der; Kester, L.; Noorozi, O.; Post, L.S.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON), Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2026-09-22
• ISBN (print): 9789490383589