<!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 Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being #770173507729 (2025-02-08)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-831523869542.mit-edu.top/post/1497823065"> <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 Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being" /> <meta property="og:description" content="The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being #770173507729 (2025-02-08)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-831523869542.mit-edu.top/post/1497823065" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/18.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-08T04:38:40Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Jacqueline Foster" /> <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 Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being #770173507729 (2025-02-08)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Jacqueline Foster", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-831523869542.mit-edu.top/post/1497823065" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-08T04:38:40Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/18.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/770173507729" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-831523869542.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "770173507729", "abstract": "The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being #770173507729 (2025-02-08)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being", "author": "Dr. Jacqueline Foster", "datePublished": "2025-02-08T04:38:40Z", "url": "https://blog-831523869542.mit-edu.top/post/1497823065" } } </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-831523869542.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/6.jpg" alt="The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being" title="The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Jacqueline Foster</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">The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Jacqueline Foster for contributing the article "The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/18.jpg" alt="The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being" title="The Longitudinal Impact of In-Game Friendships on Player Well-Being" 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>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 realms are not just spaces for gaming but also avenues for self-expression and creativity, where players can customize their avatars, design unique outfits, and build virtual homes or kingdoms. 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