<!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 #503060757291 (2025-02-02)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-028018572768.mit-edu.top/post/2367048951"> <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 #503060757291 (2025-02-02)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-028018572768.mit-edu.top/post/2367048951" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-01T22:45:57Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Kimberly Gonzalez" /> <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 #503060757291 (2025-02-02)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Kimberly Gonzalez", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-028018572768.mit-edu.top/post/2367048951" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-01T22:45:57Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/503060757291" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-028018572768.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "503060757291", "abstract": "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation #503060757291 (2025-02-02)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Mobile Games as Persuasive Technology: Ethical Concerns and Frameworks for Regulation", "author": "Dr. Kimberly Gonzalez", "datePublished": "2025-02-01T22:45:57Z", "url": "https://blog-028018572768.mit-edu.top/post/2367048951" } } </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://blog-028018572768.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/11.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">Kimberly Gonzalez</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-02</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 Kimberly Gonzalez 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/16.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>The fusion of gaming and storytelling has birthed narrative-driven masterpieces that transport players on epic journeys filled with rich characters, moral dilemmas, and immersive worlds. Role-playing games (RPGs), interactive dramas, and story-driven adventures weave intricate narratives that resonate with players on emotional, intellectual, and narrative levels, blurring the line between gaming and literature.</p><p>This paper investigates how different motivational theories, such as self-determination theory (SDT) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB), are applied to mobile health games that aim to promote positive behavioral changes in health-related practices. The study compares various mobile health games and their design elements, including rewards, goal-setting, and social support mechanisms, to evaluate how these elements align with motivational frameworks and influence long-term health behavior change. The paper provides recommendations for designers on how to integrate motivational theory into mobile health games to maximize user engagement, retention, and sustained behavioral modification.</p><p>The immersive world of gaming beckons players into a realm where fantasy meets reality, where pixels dance to the tune of imagination, and where challenges ignite the spirit of competition. From the sprawling landscapes of open-world adventures to the intricate mazes of puzzle games, every corner of this digital universe invites exploration and discovery. It's a place where players not only seek entertainment but also find solace, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment as they navigate virtual realms filled with wonder and excitement.</p><p>The storytelling in video games has matured into an art form, offering players complex narratives filled with rich characters, moral dilemmas, and emotionally resonant experiences that rival those found in literature and cinema. Players are no longer passive consumers but active participants in interactive narratives, shaping the outcome of stories through their choices and actions. This interactive storytelling blurs the line between player and protagonist, creating deeply personal and immersive narratives that leave a lasting impact.</p><p>This paper offers a historical and theoretical analysis of the evolution of mobile game design, focusing on the technological advancements that have shaped gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and game narratives over time. The research traces the development of mobile gaming from its inception to the present day, considering key milestones such as the advent of touchscreen interfaces, the rise of augmented reality (AR), and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in mobile games. 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