In light of the emerging and diverse nature of current forms of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) embodiment, this short paper explores a post-phenomenological lens for understanding IVR embodiment through two post-phenomenological concepts: multistability and multiplicity.

The paper explores the implications of these concepts through three trajectories: the embodiment of form in IVR, the embodiment of identity in IVR, and the embodiment of perspectives in IVR. Additionally, the paper outlines future research questions focusing on the influence of IVR embodiment for IS research. Furthermore, an empirical case of immersive civic orientation for immigrants is discussed to explore how the multistability and multiplicity concepts can inform real-world applications.

Finally, the paper concludes by proposing complementary avenues for future IS research on IVR embodiment based on the two concepts.