Digital Self-Regulation and Gamified Learning Approaches for Enhancing Productive Digital Engagement: A Review

Abstract - The increasing use of smartphones, social media, and digital learning technologies has created both opportunities and challenges for students. Digital devices support communication and learning, but digital distractions, procrastination, and uncontrolled use may interfere with academic activities and time management. At the same time, gamification has been explored as an approach for supporting motivation, participation, and engagement in educational settings. This review examines two related themes: digital self-regulation and management of digital distractions, and gamification fo