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This study examines how auditory attention shapes immersive experiences in AR-enhanced museum exhibitions. While sound is integral to multisensory engagement, its specific influence in curatorial environments remains underexplored. Based on empirical data from an AR exhibition at a provincial museum in China, the findings show a significant positive relationship between auditory attention and immersion. Auditory cues were found to deepen both cognitive and emotional engagement. Framed by the Stimulus–Attention–Organism–Response (S-A-O-R) model, the study highlights sound’s role as an active agent in shaping immersive perception. These results contribute to emerging discussions on multisensory aesthetics and visitor-centered museum design. By bridging empirical analysis with a structuralist framework, this research offers new insights into how auditory elements can be strategically integrated into curatorial practices to enhance cultural experience.
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