<!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>Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study #129674075527 (2025-02-01)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-865998833562.mit-edu.top/post/2845617930"> <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="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study #129674075527 (2025-02-01)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-865998833562.mit-edu.top/post/2845617930" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-01T05:58:04Z" /> <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": "Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study #129674075527 (2025-02-01)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Jacqueline Foster", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-865998833562.mit-edu.top/post/2845617930" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-01T05:58:04Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/129674075527" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-865998833562.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "129674075527", "abstract": "Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study #129674075527 (2025-02-01)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study", "author": "Dr. Jacqueline Foster", "datePublished": "2025-02-01T05:58:04Z", "url": "https://blog-865998833562.mit-edu.top/post/2845617930" } } </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-865998833562.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/3.jpg" alt="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study" title="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study" 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">2025-02-01</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Jacqueline Foster for contributing the article "Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/1.jpg" alt="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study" title="Framing Effects in Microtransaction Pricing: A Behavioral Study" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This study presents a multidimensional framework for understanding the diverse motivations that drive player engagement across different mobile game genres. By drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the research examines how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors—such as achievement, autonomy, social interaction, and competition—affect player behavior and satisfaction. The paper explores how various game genres (e.g., casual, role-playing, and strategy games) tailor their game mechanics to cater to different motivational drivers. It also evaluates how player motivation impacts retention, in-game purchases, and long-term player loyalty, offering a deeper understanding of game design principles and their role in shaping player experiences.</p><p>This paper examines the application of behavioral economics and game theory in understanding consumer behavior within the mobile gaming ecosystem. It explores how concepts such as loss aversion, anchoring bias, and the endowment effect are leveraged by mobile game developers to influence players' in-game spending, decision-making, and engagement. The study also introduces game-theoretic models to analyze the strategic interactions between developers, players, and other stakeholders, such as advertisers and third-party service providers, proposing new models for optimizing user acquisition and retention strategies in the competitive mobile game market.</p><p>This study investigates the economic systems within mobile games, focusing on the development of virtual economies, marketplaces, and the integration of real-world currencies in digital spaces. The research explores how mobile games have created virtual goods markets, where players can buy, sell, and trade in-game assets for real money. By applying economic theories related to virtual currencies, supply and demand, and market regulation, the paper analyzes the implications of these digital economies for the gaming industry and broader digital commerce. The study also addresses the ethical considerations of monetization models, such as microtransactions, loot boxes, and the implications for player welfare.</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. The sense of agency and control over one's digital identity adds another layer of fascination to the gaming experience, blurring the boundaries between fantasy and reality.</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. 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