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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Virtual Reality (VR) Interfaces
    • User Experience (UX) Design

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    • Interface metaphors aim to enhance user interaction intuitiveness by leveraging existing knowledge.
    • Metaphors are crucial for developing effective virtual reality (VR) locomotion interfaces.
    • Designing intuitive metaphoric interfaces requires understanding user adaptation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze how common VR locomotion metaphors (Walking, Steering, Flying, Teleportation) influence user interaction.
    • To investigate the impact of perceived affordances and user background on VR locomotion expectations.
    • To understand users' mental models of VR locomotion metaphors for improved interface design.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative online study was conducted.
    • Observed user interaction with four typical VR locomotion metaphors.
    • Analyzed the influence of perceived affordances and user demographics (age, education, gender).

    Main Results:

    • Users adjusted their expectations of the VR locomotion interface to match perceived affordances, rather than altering their understanding of the metaphor.
    • User background factors, including age, education, and gender, significantly influenced expectations for VR locomotion interfaces.
    • The study identified a gap between metaphor-induced expectations and actual interface behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Users' adaptation of expectations to perceived affordances is key to understanding VR locomotion metaphor effectiveness.
    • User background is a critical factor in shaping mental models of VR locomotion interfaces.
    • Findings are essential for designing more intuitive and user-centered VR locomotion systems.