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82. One Study: How Avatars Reflect Hidden Selves and Boost Wellbeing
🕊️ As we approach Passover, the holiday of freedom, we ask: Can our avatars help us move from internal slavery to expressive liberation? Hi, I’m Dr. Elhanan Gazit. With my AI co-hosts, Marshal and Daphne, I break down a 2025 study on how Gen Z uses avatars on Zepeto to express identity, unlock authenticity, and reclaim hidden parts of themselves.You'll learn:
This episode invites you to see avatars not as fantasy—but as powerful tools for healing, growth, and freedom.
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Read One Study Reference:
Kim, H. S., Kim, S., & Lee, E. J. (2025). The mirror of the metaverse: an exploration of reciprocal effects between self-views and avatar-based self-presentation. Human Communication Research, hqaf005. Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/hcr/hqaf005
* This episode is based on Dr. El-Hanan Gazit's upcoming book: 'Gameful Intelligence: The Secrets of Business Growth and Personal Happiness in the Gen AI Era' (working title).
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By Dr. Elhanan Gazit🕊️ As we approach Passover, the holiday of freedom, we ask: Can our avatars help us move from internal slavery to expressive liberation? Hi, I’m Dr. Elhanan Gazit. With my AI co-hosts, Marshal and Daphne, I break down a 2025 study on how Gen Z uses avatars on Zepeto to express identity, unlock authenticity, and reclaim hidden parts of themselves.You'll learn:
This episode invites you to see avatars not as fantasy—but as powerful tools for healing, growth, and freedom.
Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate five stars, and share it with someone who'd benefit!
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Let’s connect::
Want to learn more about The Gameful Intelligence for Personal Growth? Talk to me, or book a consulting session today! >>> Juloot.com
Subscribe to MetaYeda Newsletter to learn more >> MetaYeda.com
Read One Study Reference:
Kim, H. S., Kim, S., & Lee, E. J. (2025). The mirror of the metaverse: an exploration of reciprocal effects between self-views and avatar-based self-presentation. Human Communication Research, hqaf005. Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/hcr/hqaf005
* This episode is based on Dr. El-Hanan Gazit's upcoming book: 'Gameful Intelligence: The Secrets of Business Growth and Personal Happiness in the Gen AI Era' (working title).