Exploring the darkverse: A multi-perspective analysis of the negative societal impacts of the metaverse

YK Dwivedi, N Kshetri, L Hughes, NP Rana… - Information Systems …, 2023 - Springer
The Metaverse has the potential to form the next pervasive computing archetype that can
transform many aspects of work and life at a societal level. Despite the many forecasted …

Augmented reality marketing in hospitality and tourism: a guide for researchers and managers

MC tom Dieck, DID Han… - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The hospitality and tourism industry is strongly influenced by new and immersive
technologies, such as augmented reality (AR), to enhance customer experiences across a …

Augmented reality experiences: Consumer‐centered augmented reality framework and research agenda

S Barta, R Gurrea, C Flavián - Psychology & Marketing, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Since the launch of Pokémon Go, augmented reality (AR) has been one of the main
research areas within new technologies. Integrating digital elements into the physical world …

[HTML][HTML] The dark side of the metaverse: The role of gamification in event virtualization

C Flavián, S Ibáñez-Sánchez, C Orús… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The virtualization of cultural events in the metaverse creates opportunities to generate
valuable and innovative experiences that replicate and extend in-person events; but the …

[HTML][HTML] The 4C framework: Towards a holistic understanding of consumer engagement with augmented reality

PA Rauschnabel, R Felix, J Heller, C Hinsch - Computers in Human …, 2024 - Elsevier
Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging concept that impacts many disciplines, such as
business, marketing, tourism, gaming, human–computer interaction, and manufacturing …

[HTML][HTML] ARvolution: Decoding consumer motivation and value dimensions in augmented reality

CD Schultz, H Kumar - Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent technological advancements, notably in augmented reality (AR), have disrupted the
marketing landscape, arousing interest in immersive experiences for consumers. In …

[HTML][HTML] Towards a theoretical framework for augmented reality marketing: A means-end chain perspective on retailing

H Kumar, PA Rauschnabel, MN Agarwal… - Information & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Augmented reality (AR) merges virtual elements with our physical context. Although there is
evidence in marketing that AR may be superior to alternative formats, there is a lack of work …

[HTML][HTML] See you on the Metaverse: A bibliometric expedition through the Metaverse landscape

S Aiolfi, B Luceri - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2024 - Elsevier
The Metaverse is a rapidly develo** technology that has attracted interest from various
companies. Experts predict exponential growth in profits from the Metaverse market in the …

When reality backfires: Product evaluation context and the effectiveness of augmented reality in e‐commerce

A Pfaff, M Spann - Psychology & Marketing, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Augmented reality (AR) enables consumers to project product holograms into their
surrounding real‐world context in real time using their mobile devices. Although AR may …

Exploring the role of augmented reality as a new brand advocate

H Kumar, N Tuli, RK Singh, V Arya… - Journal of Consumer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Augmented reality (AR) has proven to be a potential source of disruption in the marketing
discipline. Abundant research has attested to AR's potential by exploring the impact of AR …