The sweet escape to metaverse: Exploring escapism, anxiety, and virtual place attachment

Pal, Debajyoti; Arpnikanondt, Chonlameth

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2023.107998

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“…Additionally, from a local branding perspective, utilizing social media platforms and virtual experience technology to integrate brands with the culture and environment of specific locations enhances brand perception among target audiences (Warnaby & Medway, 2013), thereby increasing brand value and influence. In this process, exploring whether there are differences between tourists' perception of the digital place and the physical place (Flavián et al, 2024;Pal & Arpnikanondt, 2024), whether there is internal competition between the two senses of place, and how they collectively impact tourists' loyalty to the destination brand, poses critical questions for destination development.…”

Section: Application Of Sense Of Place In the Digital Agementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Investigating the outcomes of such interactions-whether they result in stronger ties with residents or exacerbate social isolation-requires further examination (Bork-Hüffer, 2016;Humphreys, 2010). Additionally, exploring whether these digital practices contribute to the emergence of new forms of identity and local attachment within daily life is an area that warrants deeper exploration (Liu, 2023;Pal & Arpnikanondt, 2024). As virtual spaces have evolved beyond their technological mediation, they have transformed into emotional spaces connecting immigrant communities with their relatives (Chan, 2008;Gan, 2023).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Embracing the digital landscape: enriching the concept of sense of place in the digital age

Dai,

Liu

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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In unraveling the profound connections between humans and place, the traditional concept of the sense of place takes on new dimensions in the digital era. This study contributes to a nuanced understanding by integrating digital and physical spaces within the context of information and communication technology (ICT). Beginning with a review of historical changes and debates surrounding the sense of place, the research establishes a foundation for understanding the evolving relationship with the place. Building on this, the study explores the intricate interplay between digital media and place, revealing how advancements in digital technology shape perceptions of the sense of place. Beyond analysis, the study introduces a three-dimensional framework for the sense of place (i.e., physical sense of place, digital sense of place, and hybrid sense of place), recognizing the dynamic relationship between individuals and their environment, incorporating the digital dimension. Firmly grounded in the perspective of relationships, this framework captures multifaceted connections individuals establish with both physical and digital spaces. Finally, the research explores practical applications of this reconceptualized sense of place. This research deepens the current understanding of the complex dynamics in constructing places in contemporary society, where digital and physical realms intertwine. This research serves as a crucial steppingstone for comprehending the evolving dynamics of the sense of place in the digital era, presenting a refined framework that captures the complex relationships between individuals, technology, and the places they inhabit.

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Section: Application Of Sense Of Place In the Digital Agementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Application Of Sense Of Place In the Digital Agementioning

confidence: 99%

Embracing the digital landscape: enriching the concept of sense of place in the digital age

Dai,

Liu

2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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“…When conceptualizing the metaverse, it is important to not confine the idea of migration to physical movement alone (Oleksy, Wnuk, & Lassoto, 2023). Contemporary mobility studies acknowledge the growing importance of virtual movement by studying it alongside physical or embodied mobility (Pal & Arpnikanondt, 2024). While migrating to a metaverse environment differs significantly from physical real-world relocation, mainly due to its minimal and easily reversible costs, it resembles what scholars call "liquid migration" (Oleksy, Wnuk, & Lassoto, 2023).…”

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The bold decision to go “all in”: Understanding the reasons behind consumers' willingness to migrate to the metaverse

Kumar,

Shankar

2024

Psychology and Marketing

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The study explores the reasons that drive and hinder consumers' willingness to migrate to the metaverse. To determine them, a mixed‐methods approach is used: phase 1 (qualitative) involves conceptual development of a model based on in‐depth consumer interviews, and in phase 2, the conceptual model is empirically tested via structural equation modeling. Results show that social presence is a crucial enabler, while realistic and symbolic threats are significant inhibitors of the willingness to migrate. Preusage cognitive dissonance significantly mediates the relationships between social escapism, social pressure, realistic threat, symbolic threat, and willingness to migrate. Specifically, the mediating influence between empowerment and willingness to migrate is higher for individuals with low metaverse anxiety. Results of the artificial neural network technique indicate that social presence is the most significant antecedent of willingness to migrate, and results of the fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis highlight the presence of six distinct configurations that indicate a high willingness to migrate. This study enriches the behavioral reasoning theory by examining the interplay of the reasons influencing the willingness to migrate. Further, it contributes to the intergroup threat theory by investigating the potential link between willingness to migrate and the presence of realistic and symbolic threats.

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Consumers' adoption intention to Metaverse applications: An exploration through fsQCA approach

Yuan,

Shah,

2024

J of Consumer Behaviour

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Metaverse is an emergent technology that facilitates consumer interaction and participation in various activities within an integrated virtual environment. Considering the Metaverse's swift growth, comprehension of the perspectives and inclinations of its prospective users is critical. Considering configuration and complexity theories, this article examines the causal patterns of factors and fragmented perspectives concerning using Metaverse applications (M‐apps). It does so by examining how functional (ease of use, privacy), social (interactivity, presence), and personality (locus of control, openness to experience) factors combine as causal configurations to describe consumer adoption (MTA). Hence, fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis is employed to empirically examine the proposed configurational model by analyzing a sample of 372 Chinese consumers of different M‐Apps. The notable MTA was determined to be explained under four distinct solutions with varying configurations of function, social, and personality in various combinations. The findings of this paper's complexity analysis constitute a scholarly and practical contribution to consumer acceptance of M‐apps, allowing for the customization of Metaverse functionality to meet every consumer's needs.

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The sweet escape to metaverse: Exploring escapism, anxiety, and virtual place attachment

Cited by 10 publications

References 89 publications

Embracing the digital landscape: enriching the concept of sense of place in the digital age

Embracing the digital landscape: enriching the concept of sense of place in the digital age

The bold decision to go “all in”: Understanding the reasons behind consumers' willingness to migrate to the metaverse

Consumers' adoption intention to Metaverse applications: An exploration through fsQCA approach

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