Future Scenarios of Interpersonal Communication in Metaverse

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mohammad Mahdi Mowlaei 1
Saeide Sanaeifar 2
1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University
2 M.A. on Journalism, Allameh Tabataba'i University
10.22034/jcsc.2024.718419
Abstract
Interpersonal communication is an inseparable part of human life, and with technological advancements, it is no longer limited to traditional methods. This paper focuses on the future of interpersonal communication within the Metaverse. As an emerging concept in the field of interpersonal communication, the Metaverse has garnered significant attention. In the Metaverse, individuals can interact with other users using avatars, host and participate in events, among other activities. The aim of this research is to explore future scenarios of interpersonal communication in the Metaverse. Using futures studies methodologies, four distinct scenarios for the future of the Metaverse were identified. Key factors of interpersonal communication, such as verbal communication, non-verbal communication, effectiveness, perception, and emotions, were examined within these four scenarios. By leveraging theories from the field of interpersonal communication, such as Uncertainty Reduction Theory, Social Penetration Theory, Communication Privacy Management Theory, and others, four different futures for interpersonal communication in the Metaverse were analyzed.

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Cultural Studies & Communication
Volume 20, Issue 77
Winter 2025
Pages 67-90