Exploring Simulation Sickness in Virtual Reality Pedestrian Scenarios: Effects of Gender, Exposure, and User Perceptions
Abstrak
Simulation sickness (SS) remains a challenge in virtual reality (VR) applications, especially in pedestrian safety research. This study investigates SS symptoms in VR environments, focusing on gender differences, exposure time, and user perceptions. A total of 145 participants were exposed to two VR pedestrian scenarios: a crosswalk and a sidewalk. The Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) was used to assess symptoms of nausea, oculomotor disturbance, and disorientation. Results showed that female participants reported significantly higher SS symptoms than males, with the sidewalk scenario inducing greater overall SS. Additionally, perceived realism in the VR environment was associated with reduced symptoms, while perceived disengagement led to increased discomfort. These findings highlight the importance of user perceptions in mitigating SS and suggest that VR scenarios should be designed with attention to gender differences and environmental realism to improve user experience and safety.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (6)
Tarek Abu Selo
Zahid Hussain
Qinaat Hussain
Wael Alhajyaseen
Shimaa Al-Quradaghi
Mohammed Yousef Alqaradawi
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.3390/safety11030063
- Akses
- Open Access ✓