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Is Your Family Ready for VR? Ethical Concerns and Considerations in Children's VR Usage

Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative technology to revolutionize education, socialization, and entertainment. However, alongside its promising applications, concerns about potential risks, particularly for young children, have surfaced. We conducted a survey and interview study with 55 parents and 67 children aged 7-13, to identify ethical concerns and design considerations for VR usage in youth populations. This study contributes to the HCI community by providing empirical insights into the ethical concerns surrounding children’s VR usage, as viewed from both children’s and their parents’ perspectives. These insights stem directly from their perceptions of the risks, benefits, and considerations associated with VR across various usage scenarios. Additionally, our research offers valuable design and research implications for the development of responsible VR practices that balance the advantages and potential risks for children and their families.

Authors

Jin Q; Kawas S; Arora S; Yuan Y; Yarosh S

Pagination

pp. 436-454

Publisher

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Publication Date

June 17, 2024

DOI

10.1145/3628516.3655804

Name of conference

Proceedings of the 23rd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference
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