Decision-making in virtual reality
An experimental study on virtual reality's effect on presence, task-load and decision-making performance within operational command
Publication date
2024
Document type
Meeting Abstract
Author
Organisational unit
Conference
53rd DGPs Congress / 15th ÖGP Conference ; Vienna, Austria ; September 16–19, 2024
Publisher
Universität Wien
Book title
53rd DGPs Congress / 15th ÖGP Conference, September 16-19, 2024, Vienna, Austria : abstracts
First page
116
Last page
117
Peer-reviewed
✅
Part of the university bibliography
✅
Language
English
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology primarily used in training, with potential applications as a digital interface for crisis management and operational command. This article investigates two aspects: the influence of the personality trait openness on the technology acceptance model and the impact of VR on presence, task load, and decision-making performance in ten military operational scenarios. The study involved 140 soldiers (93% male; M = 33.5, SD = 13.6) randomly assigned to the desktop or VR condition. Psychometric results indicate that openness affects perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment predict users‘ attitudes toward VR technology, which, in turn, influences their behavioral intentions. Experimental findings reveal a strong correlation between the VR condition and spatial presence (r = -.739) and temporal demand (r = -.256). Notably, the VR group demonstrates significantly improved decision-making performance (d = -1.537). However, it is essential to note that the impact of the VR condition is not mediated by presence and task load. The article also discusses the implications of these results and potential explanatory approaches.
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Anmerkung: Titel und Titelzusatz erscheinen im Original als: "Decision-Making in Virtual Reaility: An Experimental Study on Virtual Reality´s Effect on Presence, Task-Load and Decision-Making Performance within Operational Command"
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