Avatars are a key factor for immersion in a consumption experience. Though, little is known about the customer-avatar relationship in a commercial context through time. Two studies were conducted. Findings relate to understanding ongoing avatar personalization, influence of identification on immersion and satisfaction, and the specific identification-immersion relationship throughout time.
Poncin, I., & Garnier, M. (2013). Identification to the Avatar in a Commercial 3D Virtual World : A Dynamic Perspective. European Advances in Consumer Research, 10, 71-81. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/189108 (Original work published 2013)