Could the Virtual Dinosaur See You? Understanding Children

Authors

  • Tony Liao University of Cincinnati
  • Nancy A Jennings University of Cincinnati
  • Laura Dell University of Cincinnati
  • Chris Collins University of Cincinnati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v12i2.7361

Keywords:

Virtual Reality, Children, Reality, Presence, Dinosaurs

Abstract

Despite the growing interest and use of virtual reality (VR) in American homes, there is a notable gap in empirical studies that examine VR and children. This study identifies two important research concepts in children's research that have been studied across many types of media 1) reality distinction and 2) presence, and applies them to studying VR experiences. Taking a qualitative approach, 6 to 8-year-old children (N=29) participated in a VR experience as an extension of the children

Author Biographies

Tony Liao, University of Cincinnati

Assistant Professor

Department of Communication

Nancy A Jennings, University of Cincinnati

Associate Professor

Department of Communication

Laura Dell, University of Cincinnati

Associate

Chris Collins, University of Cincinnati

Director of the Center for Simulations & Virtual Environments Research

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Published

2019-09-18

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2019): Impact - Educational Cases

Section

Peer Reviewed Research Papers

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