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An investigation of player motivations in Eyewire, a gamified citizen science project
2017
Computers in Human Behavior
Sustained engagement of participants is essential for the success of a citizen science project. However, the motivations of why people engage with such activities can be idiosyncratic, varied, and evolving. In this article we examine player participation in Eyewire, a citizen science game. We undertake an investigation of why Eyewire players take part in the game based on responses from a large-scale survey. Our analysis identifies 4 groups of features which impact participation and long-term
doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.074
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