El impacto de la gamificación digital en la motivación y el aprendizaje de estudiantes de primaria entre 6 y 12 años. Mapeo sistemático de la literatura en WoS y Scopus (2021 - 2025)

Abstract

Abstract: This research handles an analysis about the influence of digital gamification on the motivation and learning of primary education students. The methodology was based on a Systematic Literature Mapping (SLM) following the PRISMA protocol, which allowed for a rigorous collection of 105 scientific articles extracted from Scopus and Web of Science, published between 2021 and 2025. The selection process employed specific inclusion criteria, including empirical studies in primary school contexts and publications in English or Spanish, while research on higher education or those without clear scientific validation was excluded. The most relevant results highlight that gamification promotes autonomy and active participation, significantly improving knowledge retention through immediate feedback and level progression. The study concludes that the balance between game mechanics and pedagogical objectives is the determining factor for successful learning, consolidating gamification as a pedagogical strategy with potential application in the contemporary classroom.