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Virtual reality and the person-environment experience.

Denise Reid1

  • 1Virtual Reality Laboratory, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. d.reid@utoronto.ca

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|January 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study explores how projected virtual reality (VR) with gesture recognition can enhance the person-environment relationship for children with disabilities. It highlights VR

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Area of Science:

  • Human-computer interaction
  • Psychosocial studies
  • Assistive technology

Background:

  • The person-environment process is crucial for development and well-being.
  • Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive experiences that can modify this process.
  • Gesture recognition technology enhances natural interaction within virtual environments.

Observation:

  • Projected VR systems utilizing video gesture recognition were examined.
  • Psychosocial concepts including embodiment, environmental centralization, and personalization were explored.
  • Applications focused on children with disabilities were used as case studies.

Findings:

  • VR systems can positively influence the person-environment relationship.
  • Specific benefits include enhanced embodiment and environmental personalization.

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  • The study identified advantages and disadvantages of this technological approach.

    • Implications:

    • Virtual reality presents a promising tool for therapeutic and educational interventions.
    • Further research is recommended to optimize VR implementation for diverse user needs.
    • Future work should address ethical considerations and long-term impacts of VR use.