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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2021.21.6.51

Examining the Role of Emoji and Gender during Job Interview Training within Metaverse  

Song, Stephen W. (Comm & Tech Lab at Kwangwoon University)
Chung, Donghun (School of Media & Communication at Kwangwoon University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.21, no.6, 2021 , pp. 51-62 More about this Journal
Abstract
The current study investigated the effect of emoji use and gender on job interview training within virtual environment (VE). A 2 (emoji use: use vs. no use) × 2 (interviewee gender) × 2 (interviewer gender) mixed design experiment (N = 80) was conducted. The result shows that emoji may be implemented within VE to promote positive affect. Intimacy predicted better mutual understanding and higher attention. Practical implication is provided as using emoji in virtual environment can be utilized as a practice tool for job interviews, or for other potentially stressful social contexts.
Keywords
Metaverse; Virtual Reality; Job Interview; Social Presence; Emoji; Gender;
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