Andrea Bellucci

schoolCarlos III University of Madridbar_chart#1438 Global Rank

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#1438

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Usage Matters: The Role of Frequency, Duration, and Experience in Presence Formation in Social Virtual Reality

The sense of presence is central to immersive experiences in Virtual Reality (VR), and particularly salient in socially rich platforms like social VR. While prior studies have explored various aspects related to presence, less is known about how ongoing usage behaviors shape presence in everyday engagement. To address…

CHI '262nd AuthorSocial & Collaborative VR +2

Social, Spatial, and Self-Presence as Predictors of Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction in Social VR

Extensive research has examined presence and basic psychological needs (drawing on Self-Determination Theory) in digital media. While prior work offers hints of potential connections, we lack a systematic account of whether and how distinct presence dimensions map onto the basic needs of autonomy, competence, and rela…

CSCW '252nd AuthorPerspectives on VR

Mirror Dwellers in Social VR: Investigating Reasons and Perception of Mirror Watching

In social Virtual Reality (VR) environments, the significant trend of `mirror dwellers,' users who often use virtual mirrors to engage with their avatars, has emerged. This study examines discussions from the r/VRchat online community to explore the reasons for this behavior and how it is perceived within the broader…

CHI '252nd AuthorHonorable MentionSocial & Collaborative VR +1

Understanding "Mutes" in Social Virtual Reality

In social Virtual Reality (VR), particularly within VRChat, a significant group of users often referred to as ``mutes'' refrain from voice communication. This study analyzes 4212 discussion entries, including both original submissions and comments, from the r/VRchat subreddit to explore the experiences and reasons beh…

CSCW '243rd AuthorSession 4f: Multiplayer Gaming and Communication

“I Felt Everyone Was a Streamer”: An Empirical Study on What Makes Avatar Collective Streaming Engaging

A novel participatory livestreaming genre, Avatar Collective Streaming, is gaining traction. Beyond traditional audience participation mechanisms, such as chat messages or commands, these livestreams allow viewers to join, socially interact, and participate through avatars in a software-driven virtual scenario without…

CHI '242nd AuthorSocial & Collaborative VR +2

“I’d rather drink in VRChat”: Understanding Drinking in Social Virtual Reality

Drinking in social VR has become popular, yet little is known about how users perceive and experience alcohol consumption while immersed in virtual spaces with others, as well as its potential harm and negative effects on their offline and online lives. To better understand this emerging phenomenon from the perspectiv…

CHI '212nd AuthorSmart Home Interaction Design +1

Programmable Smart Home Toolkits Should Better Address Households' Social Needs

End-user-programmable smart-home toolkits have engendered excitement in recent years. However, modern homes already cater quite well to users' needs, and genuinely new needs for smart-home automation seldom arise. Acknowledging this challenging starting point, we conducted a six-week in-the-wild study of smart-home to…

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