Intention for enhancing metaverse-based learning using gamification among university students: a study using Delphi and structural equation modelling approaches

The study investigates the influence of gamification on the education sector, focusingon increasing metaverse-based learning among university students. Using technologyfor student engagement, retention, and acquisition could give the Indian educationsystem a competitive edge, especially in a growing country like India. the educationsystem may also have an effect if it provides high-quality services. this study proposed12 hypotheses. first, the Delphi method was performed with the help of academic andindustrial experts. subsequently, a survey of university students was conducted. twelvehypotheses were tested, out of which six were accepted. no significant relationshipsexisted between trust, attitude and perceived ease of use. neither discomfort norinsecurity had any significant association with perceived usefulness and ease of use.thus, six hypotheses were rejected. gamification can boost metaverse-based learning.University students benefited from this research. simultaneously, educators can motivatestudents to learn by using novel approaches. the present investigation suggestsexploring all the potential applications of gamification that were not covered in previousstudies. this study focused solely on the educational sector. this expands the potentialof performing additional research in other unexplored sectors. this research was carriedout only in a developing nation, India. so, research can also be conducted in otherdeveloping nations. Demographic details like age, location, and occupation could beincorporated into future studies.