Systematic Review of the Use of Gamification in the Development of Reading Comprehension Skills in Education

Abstract

This study examines the use of gamification as a pedagogical strategy for the promotion and development of reading comprehension based on the potential of this methodology to enrich learning and promote the integral development of children from an early age. For this purpose and through the application of a qualitative methodology, based on a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol, 32 articles published between 2020 and 2024 and found in the Scopus and Google Scholar databases were analyzed. The selected studies explore the impact of technological tools and gamified strategies in educational environments, with a focus on their effects on the cognitive, emotional and academic development of children. The results highlight that gamification, supported by educational applications and interactive platforms, promotes more motivating and effective learning. In addition, the use of these strategies to favor the acquisition of logical and problem-solving skills is highlighted.