The marketing literature on the graphical representation of the online consumer and its effects on consumption and exchanges is still in its infancy. This article contributes by carrying out a multidisciplinary synthesis on this theme. The proposed integrative model focuses on the identification with the avatar, its antecedents and consequences in a commercial context. Based on this framework, the article concludes with specific propositions for future research in this domain.
Garnier, M., & Poncin, I. (2013). The avatar in marketing: Synthesis, integrative framework and perspectives. Recherche et Applications en Marketing, 28(1), 85-115. https://doi.org/10.1177/2051570713478335 (Original work published 2013)