Are virtual places perceived as real? Belief in equivalence of virtual and physical spaces and its role in shaping willingness to migrate to virtual worlds

The datasets presented in this paper: Oleksy, T., & Lassota, I. (2025). Are virtual places perceived as real? Belief in equivalence of virtual and physical spaces and its role in shaping willingness to migrate to virtual worlds. Technology in Society, 82, 102943.Dataset Study1_UK_Adults_Equivalence: Consists of data collected from a representative sample of UK adults. It examines the core concept of perceived equivalence—the belief that virtual and physical places are equally meaningful—and its relationship with relative place attachment and willingness to migrate to the metaverse.Dataset Study2_Poland_Adults_Replication: Contains data from a nationwide sample of Polish adults.Dataset Study3_Polish_Adolescents_Digital_Natives: Consists of data from Polish adolescents aged 15–18. It includes a comparative analysis of presence (momentary immersion) versus perceived equivalence (long-term belief).