Young Gamers’ Attitudes Towards Technology and 21st Century Skills Through Digital Games

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7705
Keywords:
communication collaboration technology digital games
Lazaros Pelekas
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Euripides Hatzikraniotis
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Abstract

This study explores the attitudes of young gamers in Greece, highlighting the potential of digital games as tools for developing 21st-century skills, as well as fostering positive attitudes toward technology. Through a structured questionnaire that was developed, the frequency of engagement with gaming, the technological affinity and their social interactions within cooperative digital gaming environments are examined. This research contributes to further studies investigating the potential of digital games in education, especially in fostering 21st-century skills like collaboration and communication.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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