Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 3061 - 3081
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
the
metaverse
experience
(MEX)
is
paramount
to
allow
companies
exploit
its
potential
and
align
with
consumers'
expectations.
Accordingly,
this
paper
develops
a
scale
identify
main
dimensions
that
define
MEX
as
well
investigate
which
constituent
of
are
more
suited
enhance
attitude
toward
metaverse,
key
element
foster
exploratory
behavior.
By
drawing
on
research
design
based
multiple
stages
including
qualitative
quantitative
data
analysis,
measure
includes
six
dimensions:
sensory/affective,
intellectual,
behavioral,
relational,
interoperability,
safety.
The
relational
were
found
non‐significant
showing
built
experiential
sensory/emotional,
These
also
directly
affect
metaverse.
contributes
current
discussion
by
offering
first
tested
reliable
MEX.
European Journal of Innovation Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Purpose
This
study
investigates
Generation
Z’s
perceptions
of
entrepreneurial
innovation
through
the
Metaverse,
including
user
privacy
and
trust,
their
impact
on
acceptance
Metaverse
technology.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
a
quantitative
approach
to
examine
relationships
between
targeted
factors,
this
employs
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
based
technology
model
extended
with
variables
related
privacy,
trust
product
innovation.
The
data
were
collected
survey
distributed
representative
sample
Gen
Z
individuals.
Findings
results
reveal
that
perception
positively
influences
attitudes
toward
using
behavioral
intention
use
it.
However,
while
risk
is
found
significantly
influence
it
does
not
affect
or
Metaverse.
Practical
implications
provide
useful
insights
for
enterprises,
raising
considerations
maximize
innovative
potential
in
current
business
ecosystem.
understanding
can
help
enterprises
better
adapt
management
practices
so
as
effectively
engage
demographic,
ensuring
successful
adoption
technologies.
Originality/value
among
first
empirical
investigations
which
an
emerging
increasingly
important
area.
The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
From
social
simulation
platforms
like
The
Sims
to
virtual
environments
Second
Life,
the
metaverse
has
evolved
both
as
a
concept
and
business
practice
for
many
new
or
established
ventures.
Fragmented
research,
mainly
from
computer
sciences
and,
lesser
extent,
management
been
struggling
keep
up
with
pace
of
evolution
use
metaverse.
This
highlights
pressing
need
critical
examination
opportunities
offered
by
its
transformative
potential
perspective
fields
entrepreneurship
innovation.
diversity
topics
in
this
special
issue
on
role
transforming
models,
unexpected
industries
that
wine
future
education,
adoption
related
collaboration
engagement
reveal
our
understanding
it
started
mature.
Yet,
significant
gaps
remain
be
addressed.
As
moves
beyond
entertainment
gaming
experimentation
within
firms’
boundaries
become
an
interorganizational
connecting,
networking,
collaborating
space,
research
also
needs
move
trying
define
into
conceptualizing
multiuser
business,
industrial,
commercial
environments.
is
set
reshape
entrepreneurial
landscape
cross-platform
digital
innovations
economies,
technical
ethical
issues
solved
part
collaborative
value
creation
process
balanced
across
various
industries,
ventures
consumers.
Advances in business information systems and analytics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
metaverse
integrates
virtual
environments
with
real-world
applications
to
enhance
the
performance
of
small
and
medium
enterprises
(SMEs).
In
business
sector,
technologies
have
been
used
improve
organizational
provide
innovative
operational
advantages.
Particularly
for
SMEs,
related
developed
make
processes
more
engaging
efficient.
However,
limited
research
has
analyzed
discussed
effectiveness
in
enhancing
SME
International journal of organizational analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Purpose
The
adoption
of
metaverse
in
manufacturing
holds
significant
benefits,
but
there
are
several
barriers
to
its
seamless
integration.
This
paper
aims
identify
such
and
prioritize
them
a
manner
that
allows
industrial
leaders
strategize
for
smooth
adoption.
Design/methodology/approach
In
this
study,
we
applied
two-stage
methods,
first
the
identification
validation
through
an
empirical
study
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
(EFA).
A
purposive
sampling
technique
snowball
facilitated
data
collection
from
these
expert
sources.
Through
sampling,
additional
contacts
working
field
were
reached,
resulting
235
possible
respondents;
survey
yielded
104
completed
responses.
Thereafter,
best-worst
method
(BWM)
was
used
measure
rank
barriers.
Findings
results
show
two
most
critical
“Lack
security
privacy”
integration
compatibility
with
existing
systems.”
Such
findings
inform
industry
specific
recommendations
structural
changes,
training
programs,
necessary
technological
investments
collaborative
efforts
overcome
Research
limitations/implications
work
adds
significantly
academic
discussion
by
prioritizing
towards
integrating
technology
manufacturing.
addition,
strategic
methodology
aids
appraisal
ranking
successful
also
identifies
key
acknowledges
other
unexamined
factors
might
be
lurking
background,
as
virtual
economy,
financial
risks
cross-border
legal
issues.
Practical
implications
study’s
conclusions
cannot
generalized
sectors,
thus
indicating
necessity
carrying
out
comparative
multi-sector
future.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
on
systematic
prioritization
adopting
is
original
contribution
authors.
Financial and credit activity problems of theory and practice,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1(60), P. 111 - 122
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
An
important
direction
in
the
formation
and
development
of
a
decentralized
economy
is
creation
financial
metaverse
as
hybrid
physical-virtual
ecosystem,
based
on
combination
centralized
mechanisms
market
activity.
This
article
aims
to
reveal
features
functioning
digital
platforms
ensure
effective
services
for
users,
considering
benefits
drawbacks
using
individual
types
forms
money.Based
comparative
analysis,
authors
identify
main
technological
economic
properties,
competitive
advantages
disadvantages
money
metaverse’s
payment
systems,
taking
into
account
potential
social
consequences.
promotes
balanced
approach
selecting
instruments
users.
The
nature
metaverse,
combined
with
monetary
systems
markets,
deepens
our
understanding
how
ecosystems
function
business
operates
virtual
space.
argue
that
centralization
degree
users
depends
level
regulation
circulation
use
currencies.
practical
focus
developing
tentative
organizational
structure
justifying
models
platforms,
providing
recommendations
CBDCs
metaverse.
conclusions
formulated
can
be
used
making
political
regulatory
decisions
form
develop
platforms.
