@inproceedings{158c4dcdfd394e948f341ac452659944,
title = "From Authenticity to Masked Performing: The Effects of Avatar Setting on Open-mindedness",
abstract = "Metaverse meetings have emerged as a new approach to facilitate creative teamwork. However, prior research on metaverse meetings mostly views them as new communication mediums, and little is known about how hyper-realistic avatar design impacts individual open-mindedness. In practice, avatars can be customized to either mirror the real world with realistic avatars or reflect the alternate virtual world with idealized avatars. Combining self-discrepancy and performing theories, we propose that the mechanisms of role performing are what differentiate avatar interactions from real-face interactions. By conceptualizing the metaverse as an acting stage, we also identify how standpoint settings complement the effects of avatars through different perspective taking. A controlled laboratory experiment is scheduled to test the research model. This paper can provide a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of realistic and different levels of idealized avatars on individual open-mindedness and offer guidance on metaverse design and usage in enhancing more open mindsets. Copyright {\textcopyright} 2025 by Association for Information Systems (AIS). All rights reserved.",
keywords = "Metaverse meetings, open-mindedness, performing theory, self-discrepancy, standpoint settings",
author = "Huiyu Liu and Qian Huang and Bowen Zheng and Hefu Liu and Lee, \{Kwok On Matthew\}",
note = "Full text of this publication does not contain sufficient affiliation information. With consent from the author(s) concerned, the Research Unit(s) information for this record is based on the existing academic department affiliation of the author(s).; 31st Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2025) : Intelligent technologies for a better future ; Conference date: 14-08-2025 Through 16-08-2025",
year = "2025",
month = aug,
language = "English",
isbn = "9798331327743",
series = "Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS",
publisher = "Association for Information Systems",
pages = "4713--4717",
booktitle = "AMCIS 2025 Proceedings",
address = "United States",
}