British Journal of Psychology· 2018Q1
Immersion and the illusion of presence in virtual reality
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Short summary
Virtual reality research in psychology can be advanced by clarifying the distinct concepts of immersion (the technology's ability to deliver sensory information) and the illusion of presence (the subjective feeling of 'being there').
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Key points
- Virtual reality has a history of use in psychology research.
- Immersion in VR is defined by the technology's sensory capabilities.
- The illusion of presence is the subjective feeling of being in the VR environment.
- Distinguishing these concepts is key for future VR research in psychology.
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Abstract
This commentary briefly reviews the history of virtual reality and its use for psychology research, and clarifies the concepts of immersion and the illusion of presence.
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Field: Human-Computer Interaction
Human-Computer InteractionComputer Science