Abstract Recent work [1, 2, 3] has argued that subjective questionnaires may be ineffective
at measuring copresence towards agents and avatars in immersive virtual environments …

Virtual reality (VR) allows embodying any possible avatar. Known as the Proteus effect,
avatars can change users' behavior and attitudes. Previous work found that embodying …

Realistic versus stylized depictions of virtual humans in simulated inter-personal situations
and their ability to elicit emotional responses in users has been an open question for artists …

As the metaverse expands, understanding how people use virtual reality to learn and
connect is increasingly important. We used the Transformed Social Interaction paradigm to …

Self-disclosure is an essential component of social communication that has been associated
with trust, liking, and ultimately strong relationships. As technology continues to develop, so …

Recent developments in neuroimaging research support the increased use of naturalistic
stimulus material such as film, avatars, or androids. These stimuli allow for a better …

Immersive virtual environment technology (IVET) provides users with vivid sensory
information that allow them to embody another person's perceptual experiences. Three …

This study explored associations between the five-factor personality traits of human subjects
and their feelings of rapport when they interacted with a virtual agent or real humans. The …

This experiment (N= 228) examined how exposure to a talking head doppelganger created
by an artificial intelligence (AI) program influenced affect-based trust toward AIs. Using a 3 …

In this exploratory study, we examine how personification and interactivity may influence
people's disclosures around sensitive topics, such as psychological stressors. Participants …