The Impact of Mahjong on Marital Relationships
Boyu Ning

TL;DR
This paper examines how Mahjong, a culturally significant game, negatively affects marital relationships by causing time displacement, emotional conflict, and social isolation, while also exploring analytical solutions to mitigate these effects.
Contribution
It introduces a comprehensive analysis of Mahjong's impact on marriages and applies decision trees, time series, game theory, and Monte Carlo simulations to find optimal solutions.
Findings
Mahjong can lead to reduced shared time between spouses.
Playing Mahjong may cause emotional conflicts and marital disputes.
Monte Carlo simulations help identify optimal strategies to mitigate negative effects.
Abstract
One of the national treasures, Mahjong, is a strategic card game originating from China, played competitively by constructing and optimizing card hands among four players. In the game, players aim to achieve specific combinations of cards, known as "winning hands," through actions such as drawing, discarding, pung, and kong. Mahjong not only tests memory and strategy but also integrates probability and chance, embodying profound cultural significance and social attributes. However, as Mahjong becomes a widely popular social activity, its impact on personal life has gradually become apparent. In this paper, I delve into the analysis of the effects of playing Mahjong on marital relationships, particularly the three negative effects it brings to women: Time Displacement: The uncertainty of Mahjong playing time leads to a reduction in shared time between spouses. Women may feel neglected…
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Taxonomy
TopicsMarriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
