Unfolding the impacts of metaverse aspects on telepresence, product knowledge, and purchase intentions in the metaverse stores

RMS Jafar, W Ahmad, Y Sun - Technology in Society, 2023 - Elsevier
The metaverse is a confluence of several technical breakthroughs that promotes social and
economic engagement, resulting in a novel and immersive online purchasing experience …

Investigating the social sustainability of immersive virtual technologies in higher educational institutions: students' perceptions toward metaverse technology

AF Alkhwaldi - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Metaverse technology (MVTECH) is an immersive virtual sphere where people interact
with each other via avatars. The MVTECH promised to provide a number of potentials for …

Potential Mental and Physical Health Impacts of Spending Extended Periods in the Metaverse: An Analysis

V Suganya, NV Suresh - Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms …, 2024 - igi-global.com
The metaverse, a burgeoning digital universe of immersive experiences and interactions,
has captured the imagination of individuals and industries alike. As people increasingly …

What is the draw of the metaverse? Personality correlates of Zepeto use motives and their associations with psychological well-being

EJ Lee, W Lee, I Bae - Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Despite the hype surrounding the metaverse, there is scant empirical research that
examines who uses the service, for what specific purposes, and with what consequences …

Acceptance of the metaverse: a laboratory experiment on augmented and virtual reality shopping

N Xi, J Chen, F Gama, H Korkeila, J Hamari - Internet Research, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose In recent years, there has been significant interest in adopting XR (extended reality)
technologies such as VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality), particularly in retail …

Artificial intelligence powered Metaverse: analysis, challenges and future perspectives

MM Soliman, E Ahmed, A Darwish… - Artificial Intelligence …, 2024 - Springer
The Metaverse, a virtual reality (VR) space where users can interact with each other and
digital objects, is rapidly becoming a reality. As this new world evolves, Artificial Intelligence …

How avatar identification affects enjoyment in the metaverse: the roles of avatar customization and social engagement

HW Lee, K Chang, JP Uhm, E Owiro - … , Behavior, and Social …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Despite growing interest in studying the metaverse, a theory-driven investigation into the
factors that contribute to an enjoyable metaverse experience remains scarce. The current …

Harnessing digital issue in adopting metaverse technology in higher education institutions: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates

F Shwedeh - International Journal of Data and Network …, 2024 - m.growingscience.com
This study delves into the intricate landscape of metaverse technology adoption within
higher education institutions in the UAE, investigating the multifaceted interplay of …

The determinants of Gen Z's metaverse adoption decisions in higher education: integrating UTAUT2 with personal innovativeness in IT

AS Al-Adwan, MM Al-Debei - Education and Information Technologies, 2024 - Springer
The interest in metaverse technology has risen notably in higher education learning
contexts. Due to the global spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, higher education institutions …

Chasing metaverses: Reflecting on existing literature to understand the business value of metaverses

A Polyviou, IO Pappas - Information Systems Frontiers, 2023 - Springer
Metaverses refer to immersive virtual worlds in which people, places, and things of the
physical world are represented by their digital representations. The wide adoption of …