An investigation into factors influencing immersion in interactive virtual reality environments
Bangay, S.; Preston, L.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 58: 43-51
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 10350927 Document Number: 496650
Two interactive virtual reality environments were used to identify factors that may affect, or be affected by, the degree of immersion in a virtual world. In particular, the level of stress in a "swimming with dolphins" simulation is measured, as is the degree of simulator sickness resulting form a virtual roller coaster. Analysis of the results indicates that a relationship between the degree of immersion and the following factors: excitement, comfort, quality and age. The following factors are found to depend on the degree of immersion: simulator sickness, control, excitement and desire to repeat the experience.