Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. e31413 - e31413
Published: May 1, 2024
This
review
explores
the
Metaverse,
focusing
on
user
perceptions
and
emphasizing
critical
aspects
of
usability,
social
influence,
interoperability
within
this
emerging
digital
ecosystem.
By
integrating
various
academic
perspectives,
analysis
highlights
Metaverse's
significant
impact
across
sectors,
its
potential
to
reshape
interaction
paradigms.
The
investigation
reveals
usability
as
a
cornerstone
for
engagement,
demonstrating
how
dynamics
profoundly
influence
behaviors
choices
virtual
environments.
Furthermore,
study
outlines
paramount
challenge,
advocating
establishing
unified
protocols
technologies
facilitate
seamless
experiences
disparate
Metaverse
platforms.
It
advocates
adoption
inclusive,
ergonomically
oriented
designs
aimed
at
enhancing
participation.
addresses
ethical
societal
challenges
posed
by
including
concerns
related
harassment,
invasive
marketing
practices,
breaches
privacy.
Additionally,
identifies
existing
gaps
in
literature,
particularly
regarding
implications
healthcare,
educational
outcomes,
urgent
need
empirical
data
concerning
long-term
effects
psychology
behavior.
providing
comprehensive
synthesis
current
understanding
paper
contributes
dialogue,
laying
groundwork
future
research
initiatives.
aims
steer
development
towards
trajectory
that
is
ethically
sound,
socially
responsible,
aligned
with
expectations,
thereby
fostering
realm
upholds
highest
standards
integrity
inclusivity.
Journal of Islamic marketing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 31, 2024
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
antecedents
metaverse
adoption
intention
amongst
Muslim
students
by
expanding
technology
acceptance
model
(TAM)
incorporate
factors
viz.
perceived
cyber
risk
(PCR),
enjoyment
(PE),
personal
innovativeness
in
IT
(PIT),
self-efficacy
(SE),
trust
(TR)
and
religiosity
(RL).
Design/methodology/approach
An
online
survey
was
circulated
using
a
Google
questionnaire
gather
information
on
constructs.
Purposive
snowball
sampling
techniques
were
adopted
reach
targeted
students.
proposed
associations
examined
through
application
structural
equation
modelling
with
use
AMOS
software.
Findings
findings
suggest
that
empirical
results
derived
from
present
compelling
effective
model,
designed
elucidate
intentions
Indian
regarding
their
willingness
embrace
or
adopt
metaverse.
research
has
identified
showcased
robust
conceptual
framework
provides
insights
into
influencing
among
Research
limitations/implications
This
adds
value
existing
literature
understanding
thorough
offers
an
intricate
comprehension
adoption,
offering
theoretical
beyond
traditional
technological
determinants.
important
can
assist
educationists,
administrators
policymakers
various
ways
chalking
out
essential
strategies,
policies
programmes
related
Originality/value
unique
as
six
additional
constructs,
PCR,
PE,
PIT,
SE,
TR
RL,
are
included
original
TAM
thus
filling
gap.
It
also
augments
unfolds
societies
lens
This
comprehensive
review
digs
into
the
complex
landscape
of
Metaverse,
focusing
on
user
perceptions
and
critical
roles
usability,
social
influence,
interoperability.
The
paper
integrates
various
scholarly
insights,
underscoring
Metaverse's
evolving
significance
in
digital
realm
its
implications
across
diverse
sectors.
Central
to
findings
is
importance
usability.
influence
factors
also
prominent,
shaping
behavior
decision-making
within
these
virtual
spaces.
Interoperability
becomes
a
big
problem,
showing
how
important
it
have
standard
protocols
technologies
so
that
experiences
different
Metaverse
platforms
are
smooth
seamless.
further
reveals
insights
experience
accessibility,
emphasizing
need
for
inclusive,
ergonomic,
user-friendly
design
enhance
engagement
reduce
barriers.
Moreover,
discusses
ethical
societal
including
issues
like
harassment,
aggressive
marketing,
privacy
concerns,
which
call
responsible
development
robust
regulatory
frameworks.
Additionally,
identifies
gaps
current
research,
particularly
healthcare
applications,
impact
educational
outcomes,
more
empirical
studies
long-term
effects
interactions
psychology.
synthesis
offers
detailed
overview
challenges
sets
stage
future
research
directions,
aiming
foster
secure,
interoperable
environment
aligns
with
standards
needs.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 2472 - 2485
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Metaverse
is
an
emergent
technology
that
facilitates
consumer
interaction
and
participation
in
various
activities
within
integrated
virtual
environment.
Considering
the
Metaverse's
swift
growth,
comprehension
of
perspectives
inclinations
its
prospective
users
critical.
configuration
complexity
theories,
this
article
examines
causal
patterns
factors
fragmented
concerning
using
applications
(M‐apps).
It
does
so
by
examining
how
functional
(ease
use,
privacy),
social
(interactivity,
presence),
personality
(locus
control,
openness
to
experience)
combine
as
configurations
describe
adoption
(MTA).
Hence,
fuzzy‐set
qualitative
comparative
analysis
employed
empirically
examine
proposed
configurational
model
analyzing
a
sample
372
Chinese
consumers
different
M‐Apps.
The
notable
MTA
was
determined
be
explained
under
four
distinct
solutions
with
varying
function,
social,
combinations.
findings
paper's
constitute
scholarly
practical
contribution
acceptance
M‐apps,
allowing
for
customization
functionality
meet
every
consumer's
needs.
