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Group Dynamics in the Metaverse: A Conceptual Framework and First Empirical Insights

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The metaverse offers new technological possibilities for conducting 3D immersive meetings with head-mounted displays that can enrich virtual teamwork. To conceptualize this new interaction space, we synthesize interdisciplinary findings from human-computer interaction literature, group research, and meeting science. We develop a conceptual framework of 3D immersive group meetings that integrates technological design characteristics, subjective attendee experiences, mediating mechanisms, and meeting outcomes. As a first empirical glimpse into this framework, we include a pilot study of group member’s self-reported experiences and observed group dynamics in the metaverse. Building on our framework and first empirical insights, we discuss implications for future investigations of group dynamics in the metaverse.

Source: Small Group Research

DOI: 10.1177/10464964241274120

Authors: Marvin Grabowski, Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock, Sebastian Rings, Anita Blanchard, Frank Steinicke

Institutions: Universität Hamburg, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Language: English

Topic: Team Dynamics and Performance

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450

Funder: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung