The effect of affective iconic realism on anonymous interactants' self-disclosure

In this paper, we describe progress in research designed to explore the effect of the combination of avatars' visual fidelity and users' anticipated future interaction on self-disclosure in emotionally engaged and synchronous communication. We particularly aim at exploring ways to allow users' self-disclosure while securing their anonymity, even with minimal cues of a virtual human, when users anticipate future interaction. The research investigates users' self-disclosure through measuring their behaviors and feelings of social presence in several dimensions. Design and implementation of the stimulus materials and equipments are complete and data collection has begun. Keywords avatar realism, anonymity, affective behavior, social presence, rapport, self-disclosure, anticipated future interaction, virtual humans, embodied virtual agents, contingency, nonverbal feedback, evaluation ACM Classification Keywords I.2.11 Artificial Intelligence: Distributed Artificial Int...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Sin-Hwa Kang, Jonathan Gratch, James H. Watt
• Keywords: CHI 2009, Fiji Way Marina, Human Computer Interaction, Marina Del Rey, Way Marina Del