Abstract
Using a research design that minimizes contrast effects, this study provides evidence that there is identity continuity between the real world and the virtual world. We found a certain degree of similarity between the real self and the virtual world avatar in terms of physical characteristics. The subjects’ activities in the virtual world also reveal their real world gender and to a lesser extent their cultural background and the degree of urbanness and openness to experience.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th International Conference : Internet Technologies & Society |
| Editors | Piet KOMMERS, Tomayess ISSA, Dian-Fu CHANG, Pedro ISAIAS |
| Publisher | International Association for Development of the Information Society |
| Pages | 39-46 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789898533296 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The 5th International Conference on Internet Technologies and Society - Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 1 Dec 2014 → 1 Dec 2014 https://its-conf.org/oldconferences/2014/ |
Conference
| Conference | The 5th International Conference on Internet Technologies and Society |
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| Abbreviated title | ITS 2014 |
| Country | Taiwan, Province of China |
| City | Taipei |
| Period | 1/12/14 → 1/12/14 |
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Keywords
- Identity Continuity
- Virtual World
- Avatar Design
Cite this
HUI, W., CHESNEY, T., CHUAH, S. H., HOFFMANN, R., & LARNER, J. (2014). Identity Continuity Between Real Self and Virtual World Avatars. In P. KOMMERS, T. ISSA, D-F. CHANG, & P. ISAIAS (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th International Conference : Internet Technologies & Society (pp. 39-46). International Association for Development of the Information Society. http://www.iadisportal.org/digital-library/identity-continuity-between-real-self-and-virtual-world-avatars