Negative Aspects of XR

no definite effect

• interactivity predominantly influences effectiveness of brand placements

• VR allows for a more direct interaction, hence might be more effective

-> continuation of investigation with concrete virtual objects necessary

• dissociation (losing track of time, blacking out, not recalling own actions..)

• dark flow (longer gambling time, higher money amount, perception of loss of time and money as positive)

• urge to gamble (desire, craving -> development, maintenance and relapse of disorder)

• illusion of control (maintenance of behavior, involvement, choice, competition..)

• dissociation, urge to gamble and dark flow significantly higher in VR

• stronger harm-inducing factors when gambling in VR

• no significant differences between embodiment conditions

• no significant differences between VE conditions

• long term effects not yet researched