Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of virtual reality (VR) interactivity elements,
including synchronicity, two-way communication and active control, on tourists' VR …

Simple Summary Compassion is a warm response of care and concern for those who are
suffering, which drives individuals to devote their resources for the sake of others. A …

Immersive narratives—narratives viewed in immersive mediated environments—are a
promising tool for increasing empathy and persuasion due to their presumed capacity to …

Academic Abstract Interpersonal synchrony, the alignment of behavior and/or physiology
during interactions, is a pervasive phenomenon observed in diverse social contexts. Here …

This study investigates the impact of an immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation of herd
immunity on vaccination intentions and its potential underlying mechanisms. In this …

Virtual reality (VR) has widely been implemented in a variety of industries, with immersive
storytelling now gaining popularity in the field of journalism. In this regard, there are many …

With the sweeping wave of digital transformation, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has
become one of the key technologies for building the metaverse with its characteristic of lifting …

This research study investigated the use of cinematic virtual reality (CVR) in a seventh-grade
social studies classroom and its effects on adolescents' empathic responses. In this …

Charitable organizations have embraced virtual reality (VR); however, scientific evidence
supporting its effectiveness for social good often uses poor experimental methodology and …

COVID-19 is forcing people to minimize face-to-face networking activities between members
of society, and they are increasing their use of online platforms. In particular, interest in the …