Crisis Preparedness Through Casual Gaming? - A Self-Efficacy Perspective
Birnstiel S, Xie R, Eiting J, Morschheuser B (2025)
Publication Status: Accepted
Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution
Future Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2025
Publisher: AIS Electronic Library
Series: AMCIS 2025 Proceedings
Conference Proceedings Title: AMCIS 2025 Proceedings
Event location: Montréal
URI: https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2025/intelfuture/intelfuture/14
Abstract
Natural disasters pose a recurring global challenge, yet sustainable preparedness remains challenging. However, there is one context in which individuals often voluntarily engage with natural disasters: casual games. While serious games can effectively enhance self-efficacy – a key predictor of disaster preparedness – casual games are generally not designed for this purpose. To explore how casual games may support selfefficacy development, this study examines how natural disaster-themed casual games incorporate features associated with self-efficacy. Through a systematic search and analysis, we examine and map how game design features may afford relevant sources of self-efficacy. Our findings suggest that current implementations offer ample opportunities for mastery and vicarious experiences, while other sources of self-efficacy are less frequently addressed. Our research provides a first systematic overview of self-efficacyrelated game design features in disaster-themed casual games and offers a foundation for future research on the potential of such games to support crisis preparedness.
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APA:
Birnstiel, S., Xie, R., Eiting, J., & Morschheuser, B. (2025). Crisis Preparedness Through Casual Gaming? - A Self-Efficacy Perspective. In AIS eLibrary (Eds.), AMCIS 2025 Proceedings. Montréal, CA: AIS Electronic Library.
MLA:
Birnstiel, Sandra, et al. "Crisis Preparedness Through Casual Gaming? - A Self-Efficacy Perspective." Proceedings of the AMCIS 2025, Montréal Ed. AIS eLibrary, AIS Electronic Library, 2025.
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