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June 20, 2026Information SystemsOpen Access

Introducing Gamified Reputation Metrics for Self-Regulating User Behavior in Social Media

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MHMohammad HajarianPDPaloma DíazIAIgnacio Aedo

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates gamified metrics to reduce hostility in online interactions, suggesting a new approach.

Key Points

  • This study aims to create a user-centered, gamified system to prevent online hostility and promote better interactions.
  • Designed a gamified algorithm incorporating factors like Corrected Hostility Level, Politeness Points, and a Positive Reputation Score.
  • Implemented the system in Gegli Social Network and analyzed over 36,000 reports and user interactions.
  • Examined the impact of the system on user behavior and communication dynamics, including gender differences.
  • Gamified mechanisms were associated with a significant reduction in hostile interactions among users.
  • Users demonstrated increased motivation to apologize for offensive behavior, fostering prosocial communication.
  • The analysis revealed a right-skewed distribution of reputation scores, indicating easy access to lower badge levels but rarity of higher badges.

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Hajarian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36306fdb0793dc1a5379e0https://doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2026.102771
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