From Motivation to Resentment: Gamification and the Envy Dilemma
Group & Organization Management
Published online on January 17, 2026
Abstract
Group & Organization Management, Ahead of Print.
The increased datafication of work has given rise to gamified work environments emphasizing competitive elements as a basis for constant social comparison. Drawing on social comparison theory, we investigate whether and how gamification fuels feelings of ...
The increased datafication of work has given rise to gamified work environments emphasizing competitive elements as a basis for constant social comparison. Drawing on social comparison theory, we investigate whether and how gamification fuels feelings of ...