Elements of a multi-level theory of presence: phenomenology, mental processing and neural correlates
Wijnand A. IJsselsteijn · 2002
Presence research is still at an early stage of development, and theoretical contributions are needed that integrate diverse insights relevant to understanding presence, emerging from different contributing areas. In this paper, we outline what we regard to be key elements of a theory of presence, addressing the experience at three distinct levels of explanation: phenomenology, mental processing, and underlying brain mechanisms.