Presence and mediated interaction: A means to an end?
Lizzy Bleumers, Tim Van Lier, An Jacobs · 2009
Promoting a sense of presence is often identified as a prerequisite for mediated interaction. To do so, however, we need a thorough understanding of what presence encompasses and how it can be influenced. The goal of this paper is to elaborate on the different aspects of the sense of presence as identified in the literature, while illustrating whether and how these aspects are promoted in three virtual world cases. We hope to evoke reflection on the link between promoting presence and supporting mediated interaction.