Aging well in the era of the metaverse: A research agenda

Eloïse Sengès (), Sandra Laporte (), Jamal Eddine, Loïc Caroux () and Jean-Christophe Sakdavong ()
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Eloïse Sengès: TSM - Toulouse School of Management Research - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TSM - Toulouse School of Management - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse
Sandra Laporte: TSM - Toulouse School of Management Research - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TSM - Toulouse School of Management - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse
Jamal Eddine: TSM - Toulouse School of Management Research - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TSM - Toulouse School of Management - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse
Loïc Caroux: CLLE - Cognition, langues, langage, ergonomie - EPHE - École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - UT2J - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - UBM - Université Bordeaux Montaigne - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TMBI - Toulouse Mind & Brain Institut - UT2J - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - EPE UT - Université de Toulouse - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse
Jean-Christophe Sakdavong: CLLE - Cognition, langues, langage, ergonomie - EPHE - École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres - UT2J - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - UBM - Université Bordeaux Montaigne - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TMBI - Toulouse Mind & Brain Institut - UT2J - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - EPE UT - Université de Toulouse - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse

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Abstract: From metaverse to big data, AI and associated new technologies represent an unprecedented opportunity to transform the experience of aging. While an increasing body of research identifies loneliness as a root cause of distress and poor health among the elderly and recognizes it as a public health concern, metaverse technology is explored here as the foundation for new adjustments to aging strategies, especially to reduce loneliness, promote social relationships and improve well-being among older people. Indeed, the metaverse could offer the elderly a window to the outside world and new ways of gathering with loved ones in an immersive virtual environment. Despite the societal interest in the topic, metaverse has never been studied in the context of promoting aging well. The conditions for the adoption of such radical new technology by older people also remain insufficiently researched. Yet older people are reluctant to accept technological innovations, and their acceptance does not systematically lead to long-term use. This research agenda aims to advance the state of the art by examining whether, why, and under what conditions metaverse technology can be adopted, sustainably used, and either positively or negatively contribute to aging well among the elderly.

Keywords: silver economy; digital transformation; well-being; older adults; metaverse; aging well (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-10-09
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Published in 2025 Association for Consumer Research Annual Conference – ACR25, Oct 2025, Washington D.C., United States

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