[Simulator sickness and its measurement with Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ)]

Area of Science:

• Human Factors
• Psychology
• Virtual Reality

Background:

• Simulator sickness is a significant issue in virtual reality and simulation studies.
• The Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) is a widely used instrument for assessing simulator sickness.
• The SSQ lacks standardization and translation for use in Poland.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) to the Polish research and practice community.
• To facilitate the use of the SSQ in Poland for research on simulator sickness.
• To provide a standardized tool for assessing simulator sickness in Polish populations.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing studies utilizing the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ).
• Description of the SSQ test procedure.
• Explanation of the method for calculating SSQ sample results.

Main Results:

• The article provides a comprehensive overview of the SSQ and its applications.
• Detailed procedural and calculation guidelines for the SSQ are presented.
• The study aims to enable the reliable application of the SSQ in Poland.

Conclusions:

• The introduction of a standardized and translated SSQ is crucial for advancing simulator sickness research in Poland.
• Researchers and practitioners in Poland can now utilize the SSQ with clear guidelines.
• This work supports the objective assessment of simulator sickness in diverse populations.