Gamification and disinformation: critical analysis of their representations and challenges for digital inclusion in diverse contexts

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The expansion of digital disinformation has generated new forms of informational exclusion that unequally affect different populations. In this context, gamification has been proposed as a strategy to foster media literacy and counteract the effects of misinformation. This interpretative qualitative study, based on content analysis of scientific literature (2011-2025), explores how gamification is represented in the face of misinformation, addressing epistemological, ethical, participatory and political dimensions. The results show a predominance of educational purposes, a hybrid (technocentric and sociocultural) representation of misinformation and a mostly positivist epistemological approach. Although gamification appears as a transformative tool, tensions emerge that highlight its potential to reproduce or challenge symbolic and participatory inequalities. It is concluded that gamification, far from being neutral, must be rethought as a device that can promote or limit digital inclusion, the recognition of diversity and innovation in social intervention.

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Gamification Google Schoolar
Disinformation Google Schoolar
Media literacy Google Schoolar
Digital culture Google Schoolar
Digital participation Google Schoolar

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Torres-Reyes, A. M. (2025). Gamification and disinformation: critical analysis of their representations and challenges for digital inclusion in diverse contexts. Hachetetepé. Scientific Journal of Education and Communication, (31), 2206. https://doi.org/10.25267/Hachetetepe.2025.i31.2206

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Aura María Torres-Reyes, Grupo de Investigación OPIICS

Aura M. Torres-Reyes holds a PhD in Educational Sciences and Specific Didactics, a European Master in ICT and is a specialist in Social Economy from the University of Zaragoza. Her extensive experience in the private and public sector, together with her dedication to teaching and university coordination, has allowed her to participate in social, educational and technological policy scenarios, obtaining recognition in Colombia as a ‘Woman who transforms through science, innovation and industrial property’ in 2025. She is the author of research papers, articles, chapters and books, as well as a collaborating member of national and international research groups. Her innovative talent has also led to the intellectual property of eleven industrial designs, cementing her impact in both academia and industry.

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