A Persuasive game for social development of children in Indian cultural context — A Human Computer Interaction design approach

In this paper, we present a Human centered Human Computer Interaction design approach for conceptualization of Persuasive games relevant to Indian cultural context. Core of the protocol process adopted involved semi-structured interviews with nineteen Indian families, where parents have reported certain behaviors, which they wished to change in their children in a positive way. On qualitative evaluation of parents´ responses using Fogg´s behavior model as the basis, it was found that “diffidence” or “shyness” is one such behavior that demands most from the children in order to bring a positive change using the medium of digital games. The game units such as characters, objects, and environment were derived from the analysis of field notes of the semi-structured interviews. We have used a method analogue to “Grow-A-Game” technique to generate the game concept. Ultimately, we present a final persuasive game concept which is intended to bring about positive changes in children´ diffidence and shyness behaviors.