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File258 - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality2021-062023-09

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
258 - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
Duration: 2021-06 - 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Michael Schepisi, Althea Frisanco, Gaetano Tieri
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Aglioti, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., Tieri, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Virtual reality / Embodiment / Moral decision-making / Psychophysiology
DocumentEmbodying the avatar of an omnipotent agent modulates the perception of one's own abilities and enhances feelings of invulnerability2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
258 - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
Duration: 2021-06 - 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Michael Schepisi, Althea Frisanco, Gaetano Tieri
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Aglioti, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., Tieri, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Virtual reality / Embodiment / Moral decision-making / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Embodying the avatar of an omnipotent agent modulates the perception of one's own abilities and enhances feelings of invulnerability
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9751071/
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Immersive virtual reality can give people the illusion of owning artificial bodies (i.e., avatars) and controlling their actions. Tellingly, people appear to adhere to the newly embodied entities not just on the basis of physical traits but also behaving accordingly with the hallmarks of the represented characters. In two studies we pushed the limits of this process by testing if one’s own sense of power could be affected by embodying the anthropomorphic representation of the Christian God, that is considered an omnipotent entity. A human Muscled and a Normotype avatar were used as controls. Results showed that participants embodying the God-avatar: (i) reacted to a threatening event compromising their physical safety by exhibiting a lower skin conductance response and heart rate deceleration compared to the Normotype-control avatar (Study 1); (ii) estimated they had more physical abilities compared to both the Normotype-control and the Muscled-control avatars (Study 2). Taken together, our findings suggest that embodying an omnipotent agent may exert an influence on people’s perception of their own limits and capabilities, nourishing feelings of physical invulnerability and strength. Our study indicates that effectively embodying virtual role models may boost achievements and have translational implications in the field of empowerment.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Frisanco, A.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Tieri, G., Aglioti, S. M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
6
Reference:
Frisanco, A., Schepisi, M., Tieri, G., & Aglioti, S. M. (2022). Embodying the avatar of an omnipotent agent modulates the perception of one's own abilities and enhances feelings of invulnerability. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 21585. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26016-1
2-year Impact Factor: 4.600|2022
Times cited: 3|2024-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Virtual reality / Avatar / Empowerment

Embodying the avatar of an omnipotent agent modulates the perception of one's own abilities and enhances feelings of invulnerability

Embodying the avatar of an omnipotent agent modulates the perception of one's own abilities and enhances feelings of invulnerability
DocumentFinal report - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
258 - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
Duration: 2021-06 - 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Michael Schepisi, Althea Frisanco, Gaetano Tieri
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Aglioti, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., Tieri, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Virtual reality / Embodiment / Moral decision-making / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
Publication year: 2023
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
The term Proteus effect refers to the changes in attitudes and behavior induced by the characteristics of an embodied virtual agent. Whether the effect can extend to the moral sphere is currently unknown.
Aims
To investigate if embodying virtual agents (i.e., avatars) with different characteristics modulate people’s moral standards differentially.
Method
In Study 1, we investigated moral judgments by requiring participants to embody an avatar resembling the Christian God in His anthropomorphic appearance or a control human avatar and to perform a text-based version of incidental and instrumental dilemmas in a virtual environment. For each participant we recorded i) chosen options (deontological vs. utilitarian), ii) decision times, iii) postdecision feelings and iv) physiological reactions (skin conductance response and heart rate). In Study 2, we investigated moral actions by requiring participants to take part at virtual scenes by acting their decision. In this second experiment we implemented the two most popular dilemmas in the virtual environment, i.e., the Trolley and the Footbridge dilemma and we recorded the very same measures. In both studies we expected participants in the God-avatar to differently experience moral conflict and mitigate the “Do not Play God” principle, leading to i) more utilitarian decisions, ii) less negative post-decision feelings and iii) physiological arousal. Indeed, the principle refers to the conviction of not being in the position to decide who lives and who dies, that in turn results in a preference for the deontological resolution (i.e., inaction).
Results
In both Study 1 and Study 2, we found that embodying God vs. a control avatar did not change the performance indicating that no strong Proteus effect was at play in our experimental conditions. We interpreted this result by examining the constraints and limitations of our task, reasoning about the necessary conditions for eliciting the Proteus effect. Importantly, we presented compelling effects concerning dilemma type, chosen option, personality traits and religion affiliation.
Conclusions
Our studies expand the literature on moral decision making by indicating that immersive virtual reality scenarios may help to reproduce in the laboratory real-life scenarios and test complex mental processes in naturalistic but still highly-controlled settings.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Aglioti, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., Tieri, G.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Aglioti, S. M., Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., & Tieri, G. (2023). Final report - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Body ownership illusion / Proteus effect / Moral conflict / Moral dilemmas / Virtual reality

Final report - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality

Final report - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
DocumentDoes embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study2024

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2023.0242
Abstract/Results: Abstract
The term Proteus effect refers to the changes in attitudes and behavior induced by the characteristics of an embodied virtual agent. Whether the effect can extend to the moral sphere is currently unknown. To deal with this issue, we investigated if embodying virtual agents (i.e., avatars) with different characteristics modulate people’s moral standards differentially. Participants were requested to embody an avatar resembling the Christian God in His anthropomorphic appearance or a control human avatar and to perform a text-based version of incidental and instrumental dilemmas in a virtual environment. For each participant, we recorded (1) chosen options (deontological vs. utilitarian), (2) decision times, (3) postdecision feelings, and (4) physiological reactions (skin conductance response and heart rate). We found that embodying God vs. a control avatar did not change the performance in the moral dilemma task, indicating that no strong Proteus effect was at play in our experimental conditions. We interpreted this result by examining the constraints and limitations of our task, reasoning about the necessary conditions for eliciting the Proteus effect, and discussing future developments and advances in the field. Moreover, we presented compelling effects concerning dilemma type, chosen option, personality traits, and religion affiliation, thus supporting and extending literature on decision making in moral dilemmas.al
Number of reproductions: 1
2-year Impact Factor:
6.6|2022
Times cited: N/y
Indexed document: Yes

Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study

Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study
DocumentDoes embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
258 - In God's shoes: Embodying the avatar of the supreme moral authority modulates psychophysiological indices of one's own morality
Duration: 2021-06 - 2023-09
Researcher(s):
Salvatore Maria Aglioti, Michael Schepisi, Althea Frisanco, Gaetano Tieri
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Aglioti, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Frisanco, A., Tieri, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Virtual reality / Embodiment / Moral decision-making / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-258.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2023.0242
Abstract/Results: Abstract
The term Proteus effect refers to the changes in attitudes and behavior induced by the characteristics of an embodied virtual agent. Whether the effect can extend to the moral sphere is currently unknown. To deal with this issue, we investigated if embodying virtual agents (i.e., avatars) with different characteristics modulate people’s moral standards differentially. Participants were requested to embody an avatar resembling the Christian God in His anthropomorphic appearance or a control human avatar and to perform a text-based version of incidental and instrumental dilemmas in a virtual environment. For each participant, we recorded (1) chosen options (deontological vs. utilitarian), (2) decision times, (3) postdecision feelings, and (4) physiological reactions (skin conductance response and heart rate). We found that embodying God vs. a control avatar did not change the performance in the moral dilemma task, indicating that no strong Proteus effect was at play in our experimental conditions. We interpreted this result by examining the constraints and limitations of our task, reasoning about the necessary conditions for eliciting the Proteus effect, and discussing future developments and advances in the field. Moreover, we presented compelling effects concerning dilemma type, chosen option, personality traits, and religion affiliation, thus supporting and extending literature on decision making in moral dilemmas.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Frisanco, A.
Secondary author(s):
Schepisi, M., Tieri, G., Aglioti, S. M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Frisanco, A., Schepisi, M., Tieri, G., & Aglioti, S. M. (2024). Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking. https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2023.0242
2-year Impact Factor: 4.2|2023
Times cited: 0|2024-06-26
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Body ownership illusion / Proteus effect / Moral conflict / Moral dilemmas / Virtual reality

Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study

Does embodying a divine avatar influence moral decisions? An immersive virtual reality study