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Behavioral Economics Perspective of Minors’ Electronic Games Top-up Addiction Research

Authors
Jiakang Qu1, Xin Luo2, *
1Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School, 20 Xingshikou Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
2Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Rd, Hangzhou, 310058, People’s Republic of China
*Corresponding author. Email: 39913954@qq.com
Corresponding Author
Xin Luo
Available Online 14 August 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-811-0_100How to use a DOI?
Keywords
game top-up; addiction; payment isolation; gambling effect; reference dependence
Abstract

This paper studies the problem of minors’ addiction to electronic game top-up, which has great social repercussion. On the basis of combing out the current situation, the behavioral economics theory is employed with a case analysis. Reasons for addiction include the misunderstanding of payment isolation, the obsession with small probability events, and the cognitive solidification of reference dependence. In order to construct a reasonable consumption system of electronic games for minors, specific policy suggestions are put forward from the perspective of family, school, society, and community governance. It is expected to provide theoretical support for the standardized development and policy formulation of the game industry, reduce prospective negative impacts, and promote the development of a more healthy and sustainable game culture.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Enterprise Management and Economic Development (ICEMED 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
14 August 2025
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978-94-6463-811-0
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2352-5428
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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