An exploratory study on autistic socialization in VRChat’s social virtual environments

Digital and virtual environments play a crucial role in supporting autistic self-narration, social connectedness, and well-being. Given the context-dependent nature of human interactions, further research is needed to explore how technology mediated communication can inform inclusive social practices in real-life settings. Future studies should develop and test interventions aimed at solving the Double Empathy Problem to improve quality of life.