Inflammania 3D: Exploring the Use of the Metaverse Platform Roblox for Science Communication

Greiner R, Merk S, Reiß S, Stief J, Wüllner C, Morschheuser B, Jeleazcov S (2023)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Abstract of a poster

Publication year: 2023

Conference Proceedings Title: Presented poster at the 7th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2023, 18-21 April 2023, Lapland, Finland

Event location: Lapland FI

URI: https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-fau/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23201

Open Access Link: https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-fau/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23201

Abstract

3D metaverse platforms are gaining popularity in various fields as they facilitate the creation of social and immersive experiences. However, the potential of this emerging phenomenon for science communication has hardly been considered so far. Therefore, we developed a game on the metaverse platform Roblox that transfers knowledge about an innovative treatment for an autoimmune disease and examined how it is perceived by users. We conducted a user study based on think aloud protocols and a survey and investigated user enjoyment, perceived im- mersion, and perceived learning. The findings imply that science communication on metaverse platforms has the potential to convey complex scientific knowledge in a tangible, engaging, and cooperative manner and should be investigated further.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jonathan Stief Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas Benedikt Morschheuser Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas Sandra Jeleazcov Department of Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology

Additional Organisation(s)

Assistant Professorship of Information Systems (Gamification) - endowed by adidas

How to cite

APA:

Greiner, R., Merk, S., Reiß, S., Stief, J., Wüllner, C., Morschheuser, B., & Jeleazcov, S. (2023, April). Inflammania 3D: Exploring the Use of the Metaverse Platform Roblox for Science Communication. Poster presentation at 7th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2023, Lapland, FI.

MLA:

Greiner, Rebecca, et al. "Inflammania 3D: Exploring the Use of the Metaverse Platform Roblox for Science Communication." Presented at 7th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2023, Lapland 2023.

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