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Drivers of VR Adoption by Generation Z: Education, Entertainment, and Perceived Marketing Impact

Administrative Sciences
Journal · Vol. 15 · Issue 2 · Art. 41
Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) can influence people’s lives and business development. It can bring immersive experiences for people and can strengthen the relationships between customers and companies. In this paper, Generation Z (Gen Z) members’ interest in VR is analyzed in various domains, like education, entertainment, and marketing. This study considers the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) theoretical framework and explores the factors influencing Gen Z’s perceptions of VR potential. The approach is based on hypotheses and a survey-based investigation, followed by logistic regression modeling. The results show that VR attracts Gen Z members to educational and entertainment activities. Also, they believe that VR is important for marketing activities. The results show the importance of investments in VR, in all three domains, and the importance of adapting strategies to leverage VR’s potential effectively. © 2025 by the authors.

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education Generation Z consumer behavior entertainment

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Faculty of Business and Administration, Universitatea din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies Romania, Bucharest, Romania
Faculty of Business and Administration, Universitatea din Bucuresti, Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Institute of National Economy, Bucharest, Romania
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