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: Received: 12 February 2024 / Approved: 14 February 2024 / Online: 14 February 2024 (10:17:27 CET)
How to cite:
Al-kfairy, M.; Alomari, A.; Al-Bashayreh, M.G.; Tubishat, M. Unveiling the Metaverse: A Survey of User Experience, Social Dynamics, and Technological Interoperability. Preprints2024, 2024020785. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0785.v1
Al-kfairy, M.; Alomari, A.; Al-Bashayreh, M.G.; Tubishat, M. Unveiling the Metaverse: A Survey of User Experience, Social Dynamics, and Technological Interoperability. Preprints 2024, 2024020785. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0785.v1
Al-kfairy, M.; Alomari, A.; Al-Bashayreh, M.G.; Tubishat, M. Unveiling the Metaverse: A Survey of User Experience, Social Dynamics, and Technological Interoperability. Preprints2024, 2024020785. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0785.v1
APA Style
Al-kfairy, M., Alomari, A., Al-Bashayreh, M.G., & Tubishat, M. (2024). Unveiling the Metaverse: A Survey of User Experience, Social Dynamics, and Technological Interoperability. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0785.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Al-kfairy, M., Mahmood G. Al-Bashayreh and Mohammad Tubishat. 2024 "Unveiling the Metaverse: A Survey of User Experience, Social Dynamics, and Technological Interoperability" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0785.v1
Abstract
This comprehensive review digs into the complex landscape of the Metaverse, focusing on user perceptions and the critical roles of usability, social influence, and interoperability. The paper integrates various scholarly insights, underscoring the Metaverse's evolving significance in the digital realm and its implications across diverse sectors. Central to the findings is the importance of usability. The influence of social factors is also prominent, shaping user behavior and decision-making within these virtual spaces. Interoperability becomes a big problem, showing how important it is to have standard protocols and technologies so that experiences on different Metaverse platforms are smooth and seamless. The review further reveals insights into user experience and accessibility, emphasizing the need for inclusive, ergonomic, and user-friendly design to enhance engagement and reduce barriers. Moreover, the paper discusses the ethical and societal implications of the Metaverse, including issues like digital harassment, aggressive marketing, and privacy concerns, which call for responsible development and robust regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the review identifies gaps in current research, particularly in user experience in healthcare applications, the impact of the Metaverse on educational outcomes, and the need for more empirical studies on the long-term effects of Metaverse interactions on user behavior and psychology. This synthesis offers a detailed overview of current user perceptions and challenges within the Metaverse and sets the stage for future research directions, aiming to foster a secure, inclusive, and interoperable Metaverse environment that aligns with ethical standards and societal needs.
Keywords
Metaverse; Users Perception; Social Influence; Metaverse Usability; Metaverse Interoperability
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Information Systems
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
