Falling Asleep Together: What Makes Activities in Social Virtual Reality Meaningful to Users
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Qualitative interview study of 30 social VR users across VR chat, AltspaceVR and rec room finds that full-body tracked avatars enable surprisingly meaningful everyday behaviors — dancing, intentional falling asleep together, posture and gesture-based intimacy — and support practicing social skills and cross-cultural exchange. Users want persistent messaging across in/out of VR, more realistic interactions, and accessible customization. Paper reports user-suggested designs: participatory design with marginalized groups, social-support features, and better onboarding to improve safety and inclusivity.
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