Reconfiguring Gamification Rules:The Formation of Cooperative Order in Youth Self-organization
Self-organized cooperation heavily relies on existing relationship networks.Although existing studies recognize social capital as vital for self-organized cooperative order,they inadequately explain the process of generating cooperation among atomized individuals.This study introduces a reflexive framework termed"reconfiguring rules",which examines how youth self-organization in gamified practices undergoes rule restructuring.It also explores the critical role of actors'reflexivity and actions in shaping cooperative order.Initially,actors develop personalized understandings during the initial phase of rule cognition.Such self-construction facilitates the development of a balanced and fluid cooperative order within the self-organization.Constructing organizationally affiliated actors transition into group members,whereas those unable to cope with role pressures opt to withdraw.Secondly,during rule updates,actors facilitate the formation of cooperative order with aggregative effects within self-organized groups.This reproduction of rules enhances the maturity of cooperation rules,thereby engendering both internal and external aggregative forces.This study offers a reflexive perspective on comprehending self-organized cooperation and presents practical strategies to foster more equitable and autonomous cooperative relationships among unfamiliar individuals.