Understanding the social sustainability of the Metaverse by integrating UTAUT2 and big five personality traits: A hybrid SEM-ANN approach

I Arpaci, K Karatas, I Kusci, M Al-Emran - Technology in Society, 2022 - Elsevier
The Metaverse is an immersive virtual universe where users interact with each other using
an avatar. The Metaverse is promised to offer numerous opportunities for many sectors …

Investigating the role of psychological needs in predicting the educational sustainability of Metaverse using a deep learning-based hybrid SEM-ANN technique

I Arpaci, M Bahari - Interactive Learning Environments, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Metaverse is an immersive three-dimensional (3D) virtual world inhabited by avatars beyond
the physical realm. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education system and the …

Investigating users' acceptance of the metaverse with an extended technology acceptance model

R Wu, Z Yu - International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The Metaverse, characterized as an interactive and immersive 3D virtual world, is widely
recognized for its considerable potential across a range of industries. However, the long …

Influencing factors of usage intention of metaverse education application platform: Empirical evidence based on PPM and TAM models

G Wang, C Shin - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
We explored the influencing factors of the usage intention of a metaverse education
application platform that directly influence the optimization of its service function, improve the …

[HTML][HTML] Clustering potential metaverse users with the use of a value-based framework: Exploiting perceptions and attitudes on the use and adoption of metaverse for …

R Mirza, MD Lytras, O Alzamzami… - Telematics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metaverse is a new emerging platform that enables users to interact with each other and
engage in many activities inside a collective virtual shared space. The metaverse is rapidly …

Drivers and barriers affecting metaverse adoption: a systematic review, theoretical framework, and avenues for future research

MA Al-Sharafi, M Al-Emran, N Al-Qaysi… - … Journal of Human …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The Metaverse holds immense potential for individuals, organizations, and society,
providing immersive and innovative experiences. However, its adoption is a complex …

User acceptance of metaverse: Insights from technology acceptance model (TAM) and planned behavior theory (PBT)

Y Toraman - EMAJ: Emerging Markets Journal, 2022 - emaj.pitt.edu
Many innovations have entered human life with the rapid development of technology and its
widespread use. The adaptation process of people to these innovations is very important in …

Evaluation of sustainable metaverse characteristics using scenario-based fuzzy cognitive map

A Maden, GN Yücenur - Computers in Human Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Metaverse, a virtual world that is parallel to the real world, has gained significant attention in
recent years. This is because of the merging of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and …

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 …

A technology acceptance model survey of the metaverse prospects

AHM Aburbeian, AY Owda, M Owda - Ai, 2022 - mdpi.com
The technology acceptance model is a widely used model to investigate whether users will
accept or refuse a new technology. The Metaverse is a 3D world based on virtual reality …