Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 22, 2025

Combining Computer Game-Based Behavioural Experiments With High-Density EEG and Infrared Gaze Tracking
Published on: December 16, 2010
"Don't Gamble With Children's Rights"-How Behavioral Design Impacts the Right of Children to a Playful and Healthy
Simone van der Hof1, Stijn van Hilten2, Sanne Ouburg3
1Professor of Law and Digital Technologies, Center for Law and Digital Technologies (Elaw), Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands.
Abstract:
Gaming is an important pastime for young people to relax, socialize and have fun, but also to be challenged, show creativity and work together to achieve goals. The design of games can have an impact on their behavior. With the changing revenue models of games, we see that game design is increasingly taking forms that do not always have a positive impact on children and may interfere with, or even violate, children's rights. This article examines how evolving revenue models of games impact user's behavior via game design. Behavioral design in games thus raises questions about children's rights to play and recreation, to health, to protection from economic exploitation and to data protection.
Related Concept Videos
Social Foundations of Self I: Play and Game
Behavior Modification
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
Behaviorism
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
Social Foundations of Self II: The Generalized Other
Operant Conditioning Intervention
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings

