<!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>The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective #837112215684 (2025-02-06)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390"> <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="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" /> <meta property="og:description" content="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective #837112215684 (2025-02-06)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-06T05:04:36Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Joseph Lee" /> <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": "The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective #837112215684 (2025-02-06)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Joseph Lee", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-06T05:04:36Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/837112215684" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "837112215684", "abstract": "The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective #837112215684 (2025-02-06)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective", "author": "Dr. Joseph Lee", "datePublished": "2025-02-06T05:04:36Z", "url": "https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" } } </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-101990060528.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/19.jpg" alt="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" title="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Joseph Lee</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-06</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Joseph Lee for contributing the article "The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" title="The Role of Humor in Mobile Game Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This study examines the role of social influence in mobile game engagement, focusing on how peer behavior, social norms, and social comparison processes shape player motivations and in-game actions. By drawing on social psychology and network theory, the paper investigates how players' social circles, including friends, family, and online communities, influence their gaming habits, preferences, and spending behavior. The research explores how mobile games leverage social influence through features such as social media integration, leaderboards, and team-based gameplay. The study also examines the ethical implications of using social influence techniques in game design, particularly regarding manipulation, peer pressure, and the potential for social exclusion.</p><p>This study analyzes the psychological effects of competitive mechanics in mobile games, focusing on how competition influences player motivation, achievement, and social interaction. The research examines how competitive elements, such as leaderboards, tournaments, and player-vs-player (PvP) modes, drive player engagement and foster a sense of accomplishment. Drawing on motivation theory, social comparison theory, and achievement goal theory, the paper explores how different types of competition—intrinsic vs. extrinsic, cooperative vs. adversarial—affect player behavior and satisfaction. The study also investigates the potential negative effects of competitive play, such as stress, frustration, and toxic behavior, offering recommendations for designing healthy, fair, and inclusive competitive environments in mobile games.</p><p>Virtual reality gaming has unlocked a new dimension of immersion, transporting players into fantastical realms where they can interact with virtual environments and characters in ways previously unimaginable. The sensory richness of VR experiences, coupled with intuitive motion controls, has redefined how players engage with games, blurring the boundaries between the digital realm and the physical world.</p><p>This paper applies semiotic analysis to the narratives and interactive elements within mobile games, focusing on how mobile games act as cultural artifacts that reflect and shape societal values, ideologies, and cultural norms. The study investigates how game developers use signs, symbols, and codes within mobile games to communicate meaning to players and how players interpret these signs in diverse cultural contexts. By analyzing various mobile games across genres, the paper explores the role of games in reinforcing or challenging cultural representations, identity politics, and the formation of global gaming cultures. The research offers a critique of the ways in which mobile games participate in the construction of collective cultural memory.</p><p>This research investigates the cognitive benefits of mobile games, focusing on how different types of games can enhance players’ problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and critical thinking. The study draws on cognitive psychology, educational theory, and game-based learning research to examine how game mechanics, such as puzzles, strategy, and role-playing, promote higher-order thinking. The paper evaluates the potential for mobile games to be used as tools for educational development and cognitive training, particularly for children, students, and individuals with cognitive impairments. It also considers the limitations of mobile games in fostering cognitive development and the need for a balanced approach to game design.</p> <p> <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://732027997926-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://266690337125-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://267977741053-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://853545271841-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://975687214911-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://696892177532-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://050244431000-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://822223382061-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://289932148172-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://625825808030-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://469676895799-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://013831193786-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://367170217184-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://764344245639-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://759127754471-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://593212698123-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://547101086008-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://784131381702-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://971893148969-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://077778646069-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?197278576655&url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?060866763540&url=https://naver060866763540-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?305001921759&url=https://naver305001921759-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?506161768754&url=https://naver506161768754-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?321675715315&url=https://naver321675715315-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?418683543160&url=https://naver418683543160-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?337202645813&url=https://naver337202645813-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?484916568336&url=https://naver484916568336-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?781107241962&url=https://naver781107241962-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?236717056558&url=https://naver236717056558-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?205048727937&url=https://naver205048727937-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?761858081762&url=https://naver761858081762-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?578123954568&url=https://naver578123954568-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-341035801097.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-805971128941.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-347793627720.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-211310090688.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-800604838508.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-870643774815.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-924992873843.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-327287075130.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-407989482971.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-258542885513.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-310933974773.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-611809035889.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-078539971964.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-362739101292.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-195673681545.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-432629065349.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-259379598166-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-525679122485-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-491925940888-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/4281675390" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a></p> <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section pb-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="heading">Related</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/7280364159"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="Real-Time Occlusion Handling in AR Mobile Games with Dynamic Environments" title="Real-Time Occlusion Handling in AR Mobile Games with Dynamic Environments" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-7280364159.mit-edu.top/post/7280364159/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-06</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/7280364159">Real-Time Occlusion Handling in AR Mobile Games with Dynamic Environments</a></h2> <p class="info">This study investigates the environmental impact of mobile game development, focusing on energy consumption, resource usage, and sustainability practices within the mobile gaming industry. The research examines the ecological footprint of mobile games, including the energy demands of game servers, device usage, and the carbon footprint of game downloads and updates. Drawing on sustainability studies and environmental science, the paper evaluates the role of game developers in mitigating environmental harm through energy-efficient coding, sustainable development practices, and eco-friendly server infrastructure. The research also explores the potential for mobile games to raise environmental awareness among players and promote sustainable behaviors through in-game content and narratives.</p> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/7280364159" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/19.jpg" alt="Real-Time Occlusion Handling in AR Mobile Games with Dynamic Environments" title="Real-Time Occlusion Handling in AR Mobile Games with Dynamic Environments" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Thomas Clark</strong> <span>2025-02-06 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/9705381426"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" alt="Digital Twin Technology in Gaming: Real-Time Simulations for Enhanced Interactivity" title="Digital Twin Technology in Gaming: Real-Time Simulations for Enhanced Interactivity" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-9705381426.mit-edu.top/post/9705381426/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-06</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/9705381426">Digital Twin Technology in Gaming: Real-Time Simulations for Enhanced Interactivity</a></h2> <p class="info">Virtual avatars, meticulously crafted extensions of the self, embody players' dreams, fears, and aspirations, allowing for a profound level of self-expression and identity exploration within the vast digital landscapes. Whether customizing the appearance, abilities, or personality traits of their avatars, gamers imbue these virtual representations with elements of their own identity, creating a sense of connection and ownership. The ability to inhabit alternate personas, explore diverse roles, and interact with virtual worlds empowers players to express themselves in ways that transcend the limitations of the physical realm, fostering creativity and empathy in the gaming community.</p> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/9705381426" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/17.jpg" alt="Digital Twin Technology in Gaming: Real-Time Simulations for Enhanced Interactivity" title="Digital Twin Technology in Gaming: Real-Time Simulations for Enhanced Interactivity" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Sandra Scott</strong> <span>2025-02-06 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/0279684513"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/10.jpg" alt="Behavioral Drivers of Loyalty in Subscription-Based Mobile Game Models" title="Behavioral Drivers of Loyalty in Subscription-Based Mobile Game Models" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-0279684513.mit-edu.top/post/0279684513/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-06</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/0279684513">Behavioral Drivers of Loyalty in Subscription-Based Mobile Game Models</a></h2> <p class="info">This paper delves into the concept of digital addiction, specifically focusing on the psychological and social impacts of excessive mobile game usage. The research examines how mobile gaming, particularly in free-to-play models, contributes to behavioral addiction, exploring how reward loops, social pressure, and the desire for progression can lead to compulsive gaming behavior. Drawing on psychological theories of addiction, habit formation, and reward systems, the study analyzes the mental health consequences of excessive gaming, such as sleep disruption, anxiety, and social isolation. The paper also evaluates preventive and intervention strategies, including digital well-being tools and game design modifications, to mitigate the risk of addiction.</p> <a href="https://blog-101990060528.mit-edu.top/post/0279684513" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/3.jpg" alt="Behavioral Drivers of Loyalty in Subscription-Based Mobile Game Models" title="Behavioral Drivers of Loyalty in Subscription-Based Mobile Game Models" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Patricia Brown</strong> <span>2025-02-06 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2> </div> </div> <form class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0"> <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email"> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 d-grid"> <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe"> </div> </form> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center copyright"> <div class="col-lg-7 text-center"> <div class="widget"> <p>Copyright © <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved. </p> <p> < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br> <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload"> </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></body> </html>
