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The psychological and functional factors driving metaverse resistance

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  • Michael S.W. Lee

    (University of Auckland [Auckland])

  • Damien Chaney

    (Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School)

Abstract

Purpose While the metaverse is promised to be the next big step for the Internet, this new technology may also bear negative impacts on individuals and society. Drawing on innovation resistance literature, this article explores the reasons for metaverse resistance. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on 66 semi-structured interviews, and the subsequent data were analysed thematically. Findings The findings revealed 11 reasons for metaverse resistance: lack of understanding, lack of regulation, addiction avoidance, claustrophobia, loss of social ties, disconnection from reality, privacy concerns, extreme consumer society, unseen benefits, infeasibility and nausea. Practical implications By understanding the various reasons for metaverse resistance managers and policymakers can make better decisions to overcome the challenges facing this innovation, rather than adopting a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Originality/value While the literature has mainly adopted a positive perspective on the metaverse, this research offers a more nuanced view by identifying the reasons why consumers may resist the metaverse. Furthermore, this study introduces for the first-time "addiction-driven-innovation-resistance (ADIR)" as a potential reason for metaverse resistance, which may also apply to other cases of innovation resistance, when new innovations are perceived as being "too good" and therefore potentially addictive.

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  • Michael S.W. Lee & Damien Chaney, 2023. "The psychological and functional factors driving metaverse resistance," Post-Print hal-04874690, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04874690
    DOI: 10.1108/INTR-08-2022-0647
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