Essays about: "Proteus effect"

Found 4 essays containing the words Proteus effect.

  1. 1. Does immersion affect cognitive transfer in FPS games? : A study of cognitive abilities transfer of engaging in first-person shooter games through immersion experiences

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Jakkapan Chainilwan; [2023]
    Keywords : First-person shooter FPS ; immersion; proteus effect; identification; transfer; cognitive abilities; cognitive reaction task; reaction time RT ; accuracy;

    Abstract : First-person shooter (FPS) games are frequently associated with immersion due to their use of a first-person perspective camera, which gives players the impression that they are a part of the game world. When combined with the proteus effect and identification, players can achieve a complete sense of immersion in the character they are portraying. READ MORE

  3. 2. Avatar Selection in the Metaverse : How users choose their digital persona in VRChat

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Andrej Dudoglo; Florian Ritter; [2022]
    Keywords : avatars; avatar selection; virtual reality; VRChat; metaverse; virtual social space; identity; representation; mirror-dwelling;

    Abstract : 1 Abstract Current endeavors in the tech-industry to create the first true metaverse, alongside other things, sparked the emergence of interest around virtual avatars, namely in the NFT community. Given the complexity of design-challenges associated with creating an immersive metaverse, its avatars and the systems they evolve around, this paper aims to understand user desires and motivational patterns for avatar selection in VRChat, a game that resembles much of what a future metaverse could look like. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Avatar Creation and Embodied Presence in Virtual Reality Job Interviews

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Akash Menon; [2021]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Avatars; Customization; Embodiment; Identity; Job Interview; Proteus effect; Virtual Body;

    Abstract : In this work, a prototype of a job interview training application in virtual reality is evaluated. This paper explores the factors affecting the usability and embodiment of an avatar and how they related to job interviews in a virtual reality setting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Aesthetic Details and Player Behavior : a study on how the colors of checkers in backgammon affect players’ choices of action

    University essay from Institutionen för speldesign, teknik och lärande

    Author : Andreas Bergqvist; [2013]
    Keywords : Backgammon; Color; Behavior; Choice of Action; Player; the Proteus Effect; Board Games; Self-perception; Self-representation;

    Abstract : Based upon earlier studies in the fields of psychology and game design by Frank and Gilovich (1988) and Yee (2007), this paper examines the influence of color on players of backgammon. The paper examines the probability of a player hitting an opponent’s piece when possible in backgammon depending on the color of the checkers. READ MORE