scholarly journals Remote VR Studies: A Framework for Running Virtual Reality Studies Remotely Via Participant-Owned HMDs

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-36
Author(s):  
Rivu Radiah ◽  
Ville Mäkelä ◽  
Sarah Prange ◽  
Sarah Delgado Rodriguez ◽  
Robin Piening ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Head Mounted Displays ◽  
Remote Participation ◽  
Computer Interaction

We investigate opportunities and challenges of running virtual reality (VR) studies remotely. Today, many consumers own head-mounted displays (HMDs), allowing them to participate in scientific studies from their homes using their own equipment. Researchers can benefit from this approach by being able to recruit study populations normally out of their reach, and to conduct research at times when it is difficult to get people into the lab (cf. the COVID pandemic). In an initial online survey ( N = 227), we assessed HMD owners’ demographics, their VR setups and their attitudes toward remote participation. We then identified different approaches to running remote studies and conducted two case studies for an in-depth understanding. We synthesize our findings into a framework for remote VR studies, discuss strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches, and derive best practices. Our work is valuable for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers conducting VR studies outside labs.

“There is Nothing New in Cyberspace” a Motion for Debate

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (14) ◽  
pp. 1049-1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxwell J. Wells
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Cold Fusion ◽  
Major Advance ◽  
Junk Bonds ◽  
Exciting Development ◽  
Computer Interaction ◽  
The Way

Cyberspace is the environment created during the experience of virtual reality. Therefore, to assert that there is nothing new in cyberspace alludes to there being nothing new about virtual reality. Is this assertion correct? Is virtual reality an exciting development in human-computer interaction, or is it simply another example of effective simulation? Does current media interest herald a major advance in information technology, or will virtual reality go the way of artificial intelligence, cold fusion and junk bonds? Is virtual reality the best thing since sliced bread, or is it last week's buns in a new wrapper?

Cyberinsecurity and Cyberwarfare

2015 ◽  
pp. 383-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Chong
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
User Behaviour ◽  
Social Science Theory ◽  
Science Theory ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Computer Interaction

This chapter seeks to define the term “cyberinsecurity” as the intersection of human fears and errors with user behaviour in a digital setting. Examining links between psychology and human-computer interaction, the author explores several case studies set against the context of cyber-authoritarianism in Asian countries and argues that any attempts to address or advance studies in cybersecurity and cyberwarfare must be grounded in a solid foundation of current social science theory.

Promoting Human-Computer Interaction and Usability Guidelines and Principles through Reflective Journal Assessment

2015 ◽  
pp. 1551-1570
Author(s):  
Tomayess Issa ◽  
Pedro Isaias
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reflective Journal ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Informal Feedback ◽  
Site Planning ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education ◽  
The Web ◽  
Computer Interaction

This chapter aims to examine the challenges to, and opportunities for, promoting Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and usability guidelines and principles through reflective journal assessment by information systems students from the Australian and Portuguese higher education sectors. In order to raise students' awareness of HCI and aspects of usability, especially in the Web development process, a new unit was developed by the first researcher called Information Systems 650 (IS650) in Australia. From this unit was derived the Web Site Planning and Development (WSPD) course introduced in Portugal. The reflective journal assessment approach was employed to enhance students' learning and knowledge of HCI and its usability aspects. This study provides empirical evidence from 64 students from Australia and Portugal, based on quantitative and qualitative data derived from three sources: students' formal and informal feedback and an online survey. Students confirmed that the use of reflective journal assessment consolidated their understanding of HCI and usability guidelines and principles and improved their reading, searching, researching, and writing skills, and their proficiency with the endnote software.

The Computer-Related Self Concept

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Janneck ◽  
Sylvie Vincent-Höper ◽  
Jasmin Ehrhardt
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Career Motivation ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Women’S Careers ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Computer Interaction

This paper presents the computer-related self-concept as a new theoretical approach to analyzing and understanding computer-related attitudes, emotions, and behaviors. The approach integrates different lines of research on computer-related self-cognitions. The authors developed and validated a questionnaire to measure the computer-related self-concept and conducted a large online survey with more than 1100 male and female computing professionals. Results show that men have a significantly more positive computer-related self-concept than women. Furthermore, the computer-related self-concept shows high correlations with career motivation. Thus, the concept might serve to further analyze computer-related gender differences and eventually to devise supportive measures in order to foster women’s careers in computing. Further prospects for using the computer-related self-concept in research on human-computer interaction are also explored.

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