The effect of VR avatar embodiment on improving attitudes and closeness toward immigrants

• Main Authors: Chen, Vivian Hsueh Hua, Ibasco, Gabrielle C., Leow, Vetra Jing Xuan, Lew, Juline Yun Yee
• Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Social sciences::Communication; Avatar Embodiment; Virtual Reality
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154097
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Past research has discussed how the embodiment of an outgroup avatar in virtual reality (VR) can reduce intergroup bias. However, little is known about the mechanisms and boundary conditions that shape this effect. This study examines how the embodiment of both outgroup and ingroup VR avatars in dif...