Collaboration in 3D Virtual Worlds: designing a protocol for case study research
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https://doi.org/10.56198/fvj04s21Keywords:
Virtual worlds, Collaboration, Immersion, Interaction, Communication, Nonverbal, Case study, Pilot caseAbstract
Three-dimensional virtual worlds (3DVW) have been growing fast in number of users, and are used for the most diverse purposes. In collaboration, 3DVW are used with good results due to features such as immersion, interaction capabilities, use of avatar embodiment, and physical space. In the particular cases of avatar embodiment and physical space, these features support nonverbal communication, but its impact on collaboration is not well known. In this work we present the initial steps for creation of a protocol for case study research, aiming to assert itself as a tool to collect data on how nonverbal communication influences collaboration in 3DVW. We define the propositions and units of analysis, and a pilot case to validate them.
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