playfulnessor
Playfulnessor is a neologism used to describe a tendency, disposition, or design principle that foregrounds playfulness in interaction, learning, and problem solving. As a noun, it may refer to a person with a high propensity for playful engagement; as a design principle, it denotes practices that invite experimentation, humor, improvisation, and open-ended exploration.
Origins and usage: The term appears in informal online discussions and speculative writing about gamification and
Definitions and scope: Playfulnessor can refer to (1) an individual trait that increases resilience and creativity,
Examples: In education, a playfulnessor approach might pair math problems with playful narratives or physical prompts;
Theoretical background and reception: The idea draws on play theory, ludic design, and positive psychology, emphasizing
See also: play, playfulness, ludic design, gamification, creativity, positive psychology.