<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation #689257581075 (2025-02-08)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://443118.mit-edu.top/post/3785964201"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation #689257581075 (2025-02-08)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://443118.mit-edu.top/post/3785964201" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T22:54:16Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Edward Roberts" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation #689257581075 (2025-02-08)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Edward Roberts", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://443118.mit-edu.top/post/3785964201" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-07T22:54:16Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/689257581075" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://443118.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "689257581075", "abstract": "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation #689257581075 (2025-02-08)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation", "author": "Dr. Edward Roberts", "datePublished": "2025-02-07T22:54:16Z", "url": "https://443118.mit-edu.top/post/3785964201" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://443118.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/1.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation" title="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Edward Roberts</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-08</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Edward Roberts for contributing the article "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation" title="Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This research applies behavioral economics theories to the analysis of in-game purchasing behavior in mobile games, exploring how psychological factors such as loss aversion, framing effects, and the endowment effect influence players' spending decisions. The study investigates the role of game design in encouraging or discouraging spending behavior, particularly within free-to-play models that rely on microtransactions. The paper examines how developers use pricing strategies, scarcity mechanisms, and rewards to motivate players to make purchases, and how these strategies impact player satisfaction, long-term retention, and overall game profitability. The research also considers the ethical concerns associated with in-game purchases, particularly in relation to vulnerable players.</p><p>This research critically examines the ethical considerations of marketing practices in the mobile game industry, focusing on how developers target players through personalized ads, in-app purchases, and player data analysis. The study investigates the ethical implications of targeting vulnerable populations, such as minors, by using persuasive techniques like loot boxes, microtransactions, and time-limited offers. Drawing on ethical frameworks in marketing and consumer protection law, the paper explores the balance between business interests and player welfare, emphasizing the importance of transparency, consent, and social responsibility in game marketing. The research also offers recommendations for ethical advertising practices that avoid manipulation and promote fair treatment of players.</p><p>This paper systematically reviews the growing body of literature on the use of mobile games as interventions in mental health treatment, particularly focusing on anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorders. The study examines various approaches to game-based therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based games, assessing their effectiveness in improving emotional well-being and mental resilience. The paper proposes a conceptual framework that integrates psychological theories with game design principles to develop therapeutic mobile games. Furthermore, the study explores the ethical implications of using mobile games for mental health interventions, such as user privacy, data security, and informed consent.</p><p>This research examines the convergence of mobile gaming and virtual reality (VR), with a focus on how VR technologies are integrated into mobile game design to enhance immersion and interactivity. The study investigates the challenges and opportunities presented by VR in mobile gaming, including hardware limitations, motion sickness, and the development of intuitive user interfaces. By exploring both theoretical frameworks of immersion and empirical case studies, the paper analyzes how VR in mobile games can facilitate new forms of player interaction, narrative exploration, and experiential storytelling, while also considering the potential psychological impacts of long-term VR engagement.</p><p>The allure of virtual worlds is undeniably powerful, drawing players into immersive realms where they can become anything from heroic warriors wielding enchanted swords to cunning strategists orchestrating grand schemes of conquest and diplomacy. These virtual environments transcend the mundane, offering players a chance to escape into fantastical realms filled with mythical creatures, ancient ruins, and untold mysteries waiting to be uncovered. 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