The Influence of Embodiment as a Cartoon Character on Public Speaking Anxiety

Rivas, Anna I. Bellido; Navarro, Xavi; Banakou, Domna; Oliva, Ramon; Orvalho, Verónica; Slater, Mel

doi:10.3389/frvir.2021.695673

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“…The first is related to the appearance of the avatars, which were designed by professional character designers. Previous studies have examined the effects of physical expression as cartoon characters on public speaking anxiety (Bellido et al, 2021). Research has shown that the avatar's perception of its own appearance has a significant impact on its behavior (Banakou et al, 2009).…”

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Immersive role-playing with avatars leads to adoption of others’ personalities

Sakuma

Takahashi²,

Ogawa³

et al. 2023

Front. Virtual Real.

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In modern society, where nations and even individuals are divided, building bridges between people of different personalities and backgrounds is essential to achieve harmonious coexistence. In recent years, research has been conducted on the use of technologies to bridge this gap. In this study, the effectiveness of using immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology to play the role of a stranger in helping people learn about and empathize with others was investigated. Specifically, participants were asked to role-play a first-time stranger in an IVR environment after being given prior information about the stranger via a preparatory video. The effects of role-playing between acting as a target stranger through his or her avatar in an immersive environment, acting through a different avatar in an immersive environment, and acting through his or her avatars in a non-immersive interface were compared. The results showed that using IVR technology with an exact avatar to play the target person was found to have the greatest effect on the participants’ personalities and thoughts as well as increasing their empathy for that individual. This finding suggests that IVR technology may be an effective tool for bridging the gap between people from different backgrounds.

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Immersive role-playing with avatars leads to adoption of others’ personalities

Sakuma

Takahashi²,

Ogawa³

et al. 2023

Front. Virtual Real.

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“…The present time is considered opportune to actualize the idea of character education in order to achieve character development and positively influence students (Rivas et al, 2021;Glenberg, 2010;Harrison, 2023).…”

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The Role of Scout Extracurriculars in Shaping The Character of Social Care

Aqodiah,

Hasanah,

Humaira

2023

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This research seeks to comprehend the implementation of Scout extracurricular activities in shaping social awareness in the era of globalization. Employing a qualitative descriptive research method, the study draws primary data from students and the Scout Leader School Principal. Data were collected through interviews and documentation, employing a creative source triangulation test for ensuring data validity. Following Miles and Huberman's process, the study encompasses data collection, reduction, presentation, and inference. The findings reveal that scout extracurricular activities have the potential to cultivate social awareness among students, fostering empathy and a sense of ownership towards the nation and patriotism. Notably, students' social awareness and character exhibit significant improvement over time with consistent participation in scout activities. This research holds relevance for adoption by other schools in Indonesia, particularly in the context of extracurricular activities such as scouting. Given the prevalence of scout groups in nearly all schools in Indonesia, from primary to tertiary levels, the findings of this study can be broadly applied.

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“…Whole-body ownership of a virtual body seen from a first-person perspective was demonstrated by video-based VR ( 16 ), and computer graphics-based VR ( 17 ), and it has been repeatedly demonstrated ever since ( 18–21 ). In addition, it has been shown that the avatar embodied does not have to look, necessarily, like the actual person for there to be a strong illusion of body ownership ( 21 ). Finally, a further consequence of such embodiment in bodies that are quite different from the person’s own body is that it can lead to changes in attitudes, behaviors, and cognition.…”

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Virtual self-conversation using motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy eating and physical activity: A usability study

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IntroductionWe aim to examine the usability of a Virtual Reality (VR) platform, called ConVRSelf, which has been designed to address the needs of People Living With Obesity (PLWO).MethodsFourteen participants with a desire to eat healthier and exercise more (6 normal weight and 8 PLWO; Mean age = 41.86, SD = 13.89) were assigned to the experimental group (EG) or the control group (CG). EG participants, after being trained on motivational interviewing skills, engaged in a virtual self-conversation using embodiment and body swapping techniques, which aimed to normalize and resolve their ambivalence to change lifestyle habits. CG participants, embodied in their virtual bodies, participated in a pre-established discourse with a virtual counselor giving them psychoeducational advice about how to change lifestyle habits. A mixed-methods design was used, involving a semi-structured interview and self-report questionnaires, including readiness to change habits (Readiness Rulers), body ownership (Body Ownership Questionnaire, BOQ), and system usability (System Evaluation Questionnaire, SEQ). Thematic content analysis was carried out for qualitative data while statistical data analysis was carried out using SPSS 20.0.ResultsParticipants from both groups showed high readiness to change lifestyle (Readiness Rulers) before engaging with the virtual experiences, which was maintained at the same level after the interventions and their scores on the SEQ and BOQ were satisfactory. Regarding qualitative information obtained from the interviews, almost all participants found the VR experience to be novel, interesting, and enjoyable. A higher acceptability was observed among PLWO from the EG than normal weight participants from the same group, a promising finding for the ConVRSelf platform, which had been specifically designed to address the needs of PLWO.ConclusionThe ConVRSelf system is well-accepted by participants and is ready to be tested with PLWO in a clinical setting.

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The Influence of Embodiment as a Cartoon Character on Public Speaking Anxiety

Cited by 10 publications

References 55 publications

Immersive role-playing with avatars leads to adoption of others’ personalities

Immersive role-playing with avatars leads to adoption of others’ personalities

The Role of Scout Extracurriculars in Shaping The Character of Social Care

Virtual self-conversation using motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy eating and physical activity: A usability study

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