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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Disability Studies
    • Psychology

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    • Implicit attitudes influence judgments towards people with disabilities (PwD).
    • Virtual Reality (VR) offers immersive experiences that can shape perceptions.
    • Previous research indicates virtual embodiment can reduce implicit racial bias.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of VR disability simulation (DS) on information recall and implicit associations towards PwD.
    • To compare the effectiveness of immersive VR (Head Mounted Display - HMD) versus desktop simulations.
    • To assess the influence of different interfaces (wheelchair vs. gamepad) on outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A 2x2 between-subjects experiment was conducted.
    • Participants experienced a VR DS about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using either an HMD or desktop monitor, and a wheelchair or gamepad interface.
    • Two Implicit Association Tests were administered before and after the simulation.

    Main Results:

    • Participants using the immersive HMD condition demonstrated superior information recall compared to the desktop condition.
    • The combination of a tracked HMD and wheelchair interface significantly enhanced positive implicit associations towards PwD.
    • VR DS proved effective in improving both knowledge acquisition and attitudinal shifts.

    Conclusions:

    • Immersive VR disability simulations are more effective than desktop-based ones for information recall.
    • Utilizing advanced interfaces like tracked HMDs and wheelchair controls in VR DS can significantly reduce implicit bias towards people with disabilities.
    • VR DS holds potential as an educational tool for fostering empathy and understanding.