<!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 Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior #533842504128 (2025-02-01)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015"> <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 Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior" /> <meta property="og:description" content="The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior #533842504128 (2025-02-01)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-01T13:58:31Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Melissa Collins" /> <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 Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior #533842504128 (2025-02-01)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Melissa Collins", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-01T13:58:31Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/533842504128" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "533842504128", "abstract": "The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior #533842504128 (2025-02-01)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior", "author": "Dr. Melissa Collins", "datePublished": "2025-02-01T13:58:31Z", "url": "https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" } } </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-153659292889.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/9.jpg" alt="The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior" title="The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Melissa Collins</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-01</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Melissa Collins for contributing the article "The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" alt="The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior" title="The Influence of Social Comparison Mechanics on In-Game Behavior" 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 analyzes the economic contributions of the mobile gaming industry to local economies, including job creation, revenue generation, and the development of related sectors such as tourism and retail. It provides case studies from various regions to illustrate these impacts.</p><p>This research explores the potential of augmented reality (AR)-powered mobile games for enhancing educational experiences. The study examines how AR technology can be integrated into mobile games to provide immersive learning environments where players interact with both virtual and physical elements in real-time. Drawing on educational theories and gamification principles, the paper explores how AR mobile games can be used to teach complex concepts, such as science, history, and mathematics, through interactive simulations and hands-on learning. The research also evaluates the effectiveness of AR mobile games in fostering engagement, retention, and critical thinking in educational contexts, offering recommendations for future development.</p><p>This paper investigates the role of user-generated content (UGC) in mobile gaming, focusing on how players contribute to game design, content creation, and community-driven innovation. By employing theories of participatory design and collaborative creation, the study examines how game developers empower users to create, modify, and share game content such as levels, skins, and in-game items. The research also evaluates the social dynamics and intellectual property challenges associated with UGC, proposing a model for balancing creative freedom with fair compensation and legal protection in the mobile gaming industry.</p><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> <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" 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://632223256674-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://880249541319-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://316127881013-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://448106595629-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://573715647359-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://148250605516-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://275738795067-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://621356371206-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://366827445028-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://897403166202-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://939059786378-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://113625414254-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://671201495301-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://370907829181-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://732158616746-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://985426553554-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://336254428744-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://615280888431-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://087342786401-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://853728189718-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?796539738473&url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?651292387750&url=https://naver651292387750-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?668549319072&url=https://naver668549319072-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?946884159379&url=https://naver946884159379-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?517293250104&url=https://naver517293250104-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?145043347035&url=https://naver145043347035-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?440488330169&url=https://naver440488330169-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?595616120734&url=https://naver595616120734-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?079782327475&url=https://naver079782327475-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?319336385856&url=https://naver319336385856-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?469533941919&url=https://naver469533941919-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?152909530474&url=https://naver152909530474-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?003698335389&url=https://naver003698335389-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-783885700991.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-944092492762.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-695134003381.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-861961065564.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-714081251864.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-374703990097.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-293759230739.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-864951498968.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-258367087362.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-395369356741.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-880777602448.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-247984213850.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-885460659727.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-487732657345.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-776152140686.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-751623372145.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-300045522238-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-442511186359-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-686891432436-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/7928346015" 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-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6598017324"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" alt="Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games" title="Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-6598017324.mit-edu.top/post/6598017324/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-01</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6598017324">Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games</a></h2> <p class="info">This research explores the role of big data and analytics in shaping mobile game development, particularly in optimizing player experience, game mechanics, and monetization strategies. The study examines how game developers collect and analyze data from players, including gameplay behavior, in-app purchases, and social interactions, to make data-driven decisions that improve game design and player engagement. Drawing on data science and game analytics, the paper investigates the ethical considerations of data collection, privacy issues, and the use of player data in decision-making. The research also discusses the potential risks of over-reliance on data-driven design, such as homogenization of game experiences and neglect of creative innovation.</p> <a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6598017324" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/9.jpg" alt="Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games" title="Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Brandon Barnes</strong> <span>2025-02-01 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-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/1720649538"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg" alt="Multimodal Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Decision-Making in Mobile Game AI" title="Multimodal Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Decision-Making in Mobile Game AI" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-1720649538.mit-edu.top/post/1720649538/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-01</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/1720649538">Multimodal Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Decision-Making in Mobile Game AI</a></h2> <p class="info">This study explores the role of player customization in mobile games, focusing on how avatar and character customization can influence player identity, self-expression, and engagement. The research examines how customizing characters, outfits, and other in-game features enables players to create personalized experiences that reflect their preferences and identities. Drawing on social identity theory and self-concept research, the paper investigates how customization fosters emotional attachment to the game, as well as its impact on player behavior, such as social interaction and competition. The study also explores the commercial implications of offering customizable in-game items, including microtransactions and virtual economies.</p> <a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/1720649538" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/5.jpg" alt="Multimodal Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Decision-Making in Mobile Game AI" title="Multimodal Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Decision-Making in Mobile Game AI" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Justin Brooks</strong> <span>2025-02-01 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-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6418057923"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" alt="Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Mobile Game Data Analytics Using Federated Learning" title="Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Mobile Game Data Analytics Using Federated Learning" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-6418057923.mit-edu.top/post/6418057923/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-02-01</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6418057923">Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Mobile Game Data Analytics Using Federated Learning</a></h2> <p class="info">This research explores the potential of augmented reality (AR)-powered mobile games for enhancing educational experiences. The study examines how AR technology can be integrated into mobile games to provide immersive learning environments where players interact with both virtual and physical elements in real-time. Drawing on educational theories and gamification principles, the paper explores how AR mobile games can be used to teach complex concepts, such as science, history, and mathematics, through interactive simulations and hands-on learning. The research also evaluates the effectiveness of AR mobile games in fostering engagement, retention, and critical thinking in educational contexts, offering recommendations for future development.</p> <a href="https://blog-153659292889.mit-edu.top/post/6418057923" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/5.jpg" alt="Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Mobile Game Data Analytics Using Federated Learning" title="Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Mobile Game Data Analytics Using Federated Learning" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Barbara Garcia</strong> <span>2025-02-01 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>
