From theory to practice: Empirical perspectives on the metaverse's potential

A Hajian, S Daneshgar, K Sadeghi, D Ojha… - … Forecasting and Social …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metaverse, built on blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, involves virtual,
extended, and augmented realities. Metaverse is a disruptive emerging technology that is …

Metaverse mingle: Discovering dating intentions in metaverse

D Chakraborty, S Patre, D Tiwari - Journal of Retailing and Consumer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present work represents a mixed-method investigation to redefine Elaboration
Likelihood Model (ELM) using some innovative variables to investigate dating-partner …

MetaWOM–toward a sensory word-of-mouth (WOM) in the metaverse

D Mladenović, E Ismagilova, R Filieri… - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Based on the key dimensions of the Metaverse environment (immersiveness,
fidelity and sociability), this paper aims to develop the concept of sensory word-of-mouth …

Consumer behavior in the metaverse

J Kaur, E Mogaji, M Paliwal, S Jha… - Journal of Consumer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The rising interest in the marketing potential of the metaverse and its influence on consumer
behavior is undeniable. Experts in the field have identified gaps in understanding consumer …

A text mining approach to explore factors influencing consumer intention to use metaverse platform services: insights from online customer reviews

V Kumari, PK Bala, S Chakraborty - Journal of Retailing and Consumer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metaverse technology has recreated real-world surroundings into a virtual setting that has
caught the attention of many consumers and brands. Metaverse platforms are facilitating …

The bold decision to go “all in”: Understanding the reasons behind consumers' willingness to migrate to the metaverse

A Kumar, A Shankar - Psychology & Marketing, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The study explores the reasons that drive and hinder consumers' willingness to migrate to
the metaverse. To determine them, a mixed‐methods approach is used: phase 1 …

Beyond boundaries: exploring the Metaverse in tourism

Z Chen - International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to investigate the engagement gap between Metaverse and in-
person travel, the influence of Metaverse tourism on tourists and the industry and the …

Unlocking the potential of AI: Enhancing consumer engagement in the beauty and cosmetic product purchases

D Chakraborty, A Polisetty, G Sowmya, NP Rana… - Journal of Retailing and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study reviews the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology applications, particularly
augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), in the beauty and cosmetic industry (BCI). It …

Tourism metaverse from the attribution theory lens: a metaverse behavioral map and future directions

T Hassan, MI Saleh - Tourism Review, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to highlight the importance of using attribution theory in metaverse
tourism research. The study addresses the lack of clarity regarding the attribution theory's …

Consumers' continuance intention towards metaverse-based virtual stores: A multi-study perspective

D Chakraborty, A Polisetty, NP Rana - Technological Forecasting and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metaverse-based virtual stores have transformed the retail landscape, offering consumers'
new ways to explore, engage, and find satisfaction. Virtual stores backed by metaverse have …