Analysis of teenagers' preferences and concerns regarding HMDs in education

Abstract

Background

Virtual reality (VR) has become a powerful and promising tool for education, and numerous studies have investigated the application and effectiveness of VR education. However, few studies have focused on the expectations and concerns of teenagers regarding head-mounted displays (HMDs), which are used for this purpose.

Methods

In this paper, we aim to explore the current problems and necessary advancements required in VR education based on a survey of 163 senior high school students who experience VR educational content for 1h. The usability and comfort of the HMD system, the physical and psychological effects on the students, and their preferences and concerns are investigated.

Results

The results show that HMDs increase students' interest, concentration, and enthusiasm for learning. However, isolated virtual environments make students feel nervous and afraid. The immersive environment also makes them worry about VR addiction and confusing the physical world with the virtual one.

Conclusions

VR has great potential in the field of education, but the issue of safety needs to be considered in the future.

Keyword

Virtual reality ; Education ; Preferences and concerns

Cite this article

Jie GUO, Dongdong WENG, Yue LIU, Qiyong CHEN, Yongtian WANG. Analysis of teenagers' preferences and concerns regarding HMDs in education. Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware, 2021, 3(5): 369-382 DOI:10.1016/j.vrih.2021.09.004

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