Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
The
metaverse,
a
burgeoning
virtual
reality
realm,
has
garnered
substantial
attention
owing
to
its
multifaceted
applications.
Rapid
advancements
and
widespread
acceptance
of
metaverse
technologies
have
birthed
dynamic
intricate
digital
landscape.
As
various
platforms,
worlds,
social
networks
within
the
increase,
there
is
growing
imperative
for
comprehensive
analysis
implications
across
societal,
technological,
business
dimensions.
Notably,
existing
review
studies
have,
past
decade,
primarily
overlooked
metaverse‐based
multidomain
approach.
A
meticulous
examination
encompassing
207
research
delves
into
technological
innovation
elucidating
future
trajectory
ethical
imperatives.
Additionally,
article
introduces
term
“
MetaWarria
”
conceptualize
potential
conflicts
arising
from
dynamics.
study
discerns
that
healthcare
(45%)
education
(22%)
are
pivotal
sectors
steering
developments,
while
entertainment
sector
(9%)
reshapes
corporate
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
plays
9%
role
in
enhancing
metaverse's
marketing
user
experience.
Security,
privacy,
policy
concerns
(11%)
addressed
due
escalating
threats,
yielding
practical
solutions.
underscores
profound
influence
(57%)
on
phenomenon
accelerated
by
COVID‐19
pandemic.
culminates
contemplating
warfare
national
security,
introducing
as
conceptual
framework
such
discussions.
This
categorized
under:
Application
Areas
>
Health
Care
Science
Technology
Fundamental
Concepts
Data
Knowledge
Human
Centricity
User
Interaction
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(22), P. 7043 - 7064
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
AbstractThe
Metaverse
holds
immense
potential
for
individuals,
organizations,
and
society,
providing
immersive
innovative
experiences.
However,
its
adoption
is
a
complex
process
influenced
by
various
factors
yet
to
be
thoroughly
understood.
Therefore,
this
systematic
review
aims
identify
classify
the
drivers
barriers
affecting
adoption.
Of
279
papers
gathered
from
Web
of
Science
Scopus
databases,
29
studies
fulfilled
eligibility
requirements
underwent
detailed
analysis.
The
identified
in
selected
were
classified
into
distinct
categories,
including
motivational
psychological
factors,
social
technological
Metaverse-related
characteristics,
learning
experience-related
inhibitors,
privacy
security
conditional
quality
economic-related
personalization
immersion-related
factors.
We
have
then
proposed
comprehensive
framework
based
on
taxonomy
guide
future
empirical
studies.
also
suggested
several
agendas
as
road
map
research
Based
these
findings,
presents
theoretical
contributions
practical
implications
developers
marketers.Keywords:
DriversbarriersMetaversetechnology
adoptionsystematic
reviewtheoretical
frameworkresearch
agenda
AcknowledgementsThis
work
was
supported
Tenaga
Nasional
Berhad
(TNB)
UNITEN
through
BOLD
Refresh
Postdoctoral
Fellowships
under
project
code
J510050002-IC-6
BOLDREFRESH2025-Centre
Excellence.Disclosure
statementNo
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
Excellence.Notes
contributorsMohammed
A.
Al-SharafiMohammed
Al-Sharafi
PhD
holder
Information
Systems,
currently
working
at
Institute
Informatics
Computing
Energy
Universiti
Nasional.
His
current
explores
impacts
emerging
technologies
socio-economic
environmental
sustainability,
he
proficient
applying
Quantitative
Methods
IS
research.Mostafa
Al-EmranMostafa
Al-Emran
an
Assistant
Professor
British
University
Dubai.
He
among
top
2%
scientists
world,
according
reports
published
Stanford
October
2020,
2021,
2022.
has
over
135
publications,
journal
articles,
books,
conferences,
book
chapters,
editorials.Noor
Al-QaysiNoor
Al-Qaysi
Technology
Education,
fellow
Her
interests
include
educational
technology
human–computer
interaction.Mohammad
IranmaneshMohammad
Iranmanesh
Associate
attached
La
Trobe
Business
School,
University.
more
than
100
articles
range
leading
academic
journals.
Mohammad
named
Top
40
Australia's
early
achievers
(Rising
Stars)
2020.Nazrita
IbrahimNazrita
Ibrahim
Visual
Informatics,
serving
senior
lecturer
She
specializes
user
experience
design
information
visualization.
exploring
focusing
energy
decarbonization
association
with
human
behavior.
