Can the Use of Avatars Contribute to Human Well-Being?

In this paper, we discuss the effect of using an avatar on interpersonal communication. Past research has confirmed that changes in communication and cognition such as the “Proteus effect” and “disappearance of stereotypes” occur. In this research, we are discussing whether we can improve our own wellbeing. Users with a tendency to stutter cannot speak well face-to-face, but wearing an avatar reduces the number of times they stutter, and it was confirmed that stress was reduced from the biological response. Based on this, we discuss the impact of avatars on communication-related wellbeing.