# The psychological impact of the Metaverse

## Overview

**Authors:** Patrick Henz

**Publication Date:** 2022

**Link:** <https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44202-022-00061-3>

**Keywords:** Metaverse, internet evolution, psychological impact, virtual worlds, socialization, AI interaction, human behavior, digital environments, future technology, work-life balance

**Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

## Summary

The article explores the Metaverse as an evolutionary step in internet development, examining its potential psychological impact on users as they navigate between physical and virtual worlds. It discusses different types of Metaverse applications, predicts its future arrival, and anticipates changes in socialization, roles, and human interactions with AI. The piece highlights how the Metaverse will influence work and private life, offering new insights into human behavior and digital environments.