Effects of Similar Environments on Presence and Learning in Virtual Reality: Applications for Tsunami Preparedness

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2020-06-08

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Johnson, Emma

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Research surrounding the use of virtual reality for behaviour change is currently focused on desensitisation and influencing mood, but the potential of VR goes far beyond that. I propose to study how experiencing a profound or eye-opening situation in virtual reality can change the outlook and stance on emergency preparedness; while exploring how levels of presence and enviroment type change the effectiveness of anxiety inducing virtual environments for learning.

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VR, Virtual Reality, Environments, Tsunami, Disaster, Preparedness, Learning

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