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<p>The metaverse and extended realities offer new avenues for studying consumer behavior. Consumer neuroscience tools are being utilized to understand interactions in these virtual spaces. The 3S framework (Stimuli, Sensors and Signals) provides a foundation for applying these tools. Stimuli can be manipulated to study brand choices, and sensors capture physiological responses such as heart rate and facial expressions. Different interface devices like monitors, smartphones and head-mounted displays offer varying immersion levels and sensor compatibility. Augmented reality requires minimal additional technology, while virtual reality allows detailed tracking of user interactions. Mixed reality combines both. Applications of extended realities in consumer research include pretesting products and designs, virtual try-on experiences and analyzing the impact of virtual presences. The available technology and ongoing advancements present exciting opportunities for understanding consumer behavior in virtual and augmented spaces.</p>
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The metaverse and extended realities offer new avenues for studying consumer behavior. Consumer neuroscience tools are being utilized to understand interactions in these virtual spaces. The 3S framework (Stimuli, Sensors and Signals) provides a foundation for applying these tools. Stimuli can be manipulated to study brand choices, and sensors capture physiological responses such as heart rate and facial expressions. Different interface devices like monitors, smartphones and head-mounted displays offer varying immersion levels and sensor compatibility. Augmented reality requires minimal additional technology, while virtual reality allows detailed tracking of user interactions. Mixed reality combines both. Applications of extended realities in consumer research include pretesting products and designs, virtual try-on experiences and analyzing the impact of virtual presences. The available technology and ongoing advancements present exciting opportunities for understanding consumer behavior in virtual and augmented spaces.

Neuroscience Goes Virtual: How to Measure Consumers‘ Responses in Extended Realities

NIM Marketing Intelligence Review

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The metaverse and extended realities offer new avenues for studying consumer behavior. Consumer neuroscience tools are being utilized to understand...

Neuroscience Goes Virtual: How to Measure Consumers‘ Responses in Extended Realities

Published Online: Oct 26, 2023

Page range: 42 - 47

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/nimmir-2023-0016

Keywords
Consumer Neuroscience, Sensors, Extended Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Metaverse

© 2023 Enrique Bigné, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Neuroscience Goes Virtual: How to Measure Consumers‘ Responses in Extended Realities

Published Online: Oct 26, 2023

Page range: 42 - 47

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/nimmir-2023-0016

KeywordsConsumer Neuroscience, Sensors, Extended Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Metaverse

© 2023 Enrique Bigné, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Consumer Neuroscience, Sensors, Extended Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Metaverse