Original paper
The impact of embodying an “elderly” body avatar on motor imagery
Abstract
When an individual embodies an avatar, the latter’s characteristics or stereotype can change the individual’s behavior and attitudes; this is known as the Proteus effect. Here, we looked at whether the embodiment of an avatar resembling an elderly adult (seen from a first-person perspective and facing a virtual mirror) changed mentally represented physical activity in a motor imagery task performed by young adult participants (N = 52). To ensure...
Paper Details
Title
The impact of embodying an “elderly” body avatar on motor imagery
Published Date
May 16, 2020
Journal
Volume
238
Issue
6
Pages
1467 - 1478
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