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Virtual products as an extension of my body: Exploring hedonic and utilitarian shopping value in a virtual reality retail environment

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  • Alzayat, Ayman
  • Lee, Seung Hwan (Mark)

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Consumer’s ability to touch products is an essential component of one’s retail shopping experience. When the ability to touch is not available, Virtual Reality (VR) platforms may provide a simulated medium for consumers to haptically explore products. In multiple studies, we discover that a VR retail environment (vs. an online retail website) positively impacts hedonic shopping value. Further, we demonstrate that a VR retail environment leads to consumers perceiving certain products as an extension of the body as opposed to perceiving it as a presentation of the body. Our findings reveal that a VR retail environment is more suitable for products that are perceived as an extension of the body (e.g., tools) rather than as a presentation of the body (e.g., clothes). Finally, we unveil mediating pathways to these relationships involving telepresence and need for touch.

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  • Alzayat, Ayman & Lee, Seung Hwan (Mark), 2021. "Virtual products as an extension of my body: Exploring hedonic and utilitarian shopping value in a virtual reality retail environment," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 130(C), pages 348-363.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:130:y:2021:i:c:p:348-363
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.03.017
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