Table 2 Within-Group Changes from Pre-test to Post-test.

From: Gamifying language education: the impact of digital game-based learning on Chinese EFL learners

Variable

Group

t-value

p-value

Cohen’s d

Ideal L2 Self (IL2SS)

DGBL

−2.63

0.011

0.27

 

Control

−1.20

0.238

0.14

Autonomy (SDT)

DGBL

−1.12

0.268

0.15

 

Control

−0.42

0.676

0.05

Competence (SDT)

DGBL

−1.32

0.195

0.20

 

Control

−0.67

0.508

0.08

Relatedness (SDT)

DGBL

−1.84

0.073

0.21

 

Control

−1.25

0.220

0.15

Enjoyment

DGBL

−7.84

<0.001

0.78

 

Control

−2.10

0.042

0.24