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The influence of a choice on the sense of presence for older adults in digital nature
Lammerts van Bueren, Jintana (2024) The influence of a choice on the sense of presence for older adults in digital nature.
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| Abstract: | This study aims to examine the impact of individual decisions on the sense of presence felt while exploring virtual natural settings. It emphasizes the importance of choice in interactions with digital nature. The ultimate goal of this research is to make nature experiences accessible to everyone, enhance technical skills, and maximize the benefits of nature. The study consists of two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The aim is to examine the impact of decision-making on the sense of presence, focusing on older adults aged in the pension range. Participants in the experiment group will be given the freedom to choose nature scenes, and the study will explore the relationship between decision-making in the virtual world and the real world in relation to the sense of presence. Adding a choice element to digital experiences enhances the experience for older adults, both in passive and active interactions. However, the sense of presence was experienced by both groups, regardless of whether they were given the option to choose their path. To investigate the relationship between choice and sense of presence among older adults in digital environments, a larger number of participants is needed. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 05 communication studies, 70 social sciences in general |
| Programme: | Creative Technology BSc (50447) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98459 |
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