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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Inclusive Happiness, IDC 2024 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery, Inc |
| Pages | 436-454 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798400704420 |
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| State | Published - Jun 17 2024 |
| Event | 23rd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference, IDC 2024 - Delft, Netherlands Duration: Jun 17 2024 → Jun 20 2024 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Inclusive Happiness, IDC 2024 |
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Conference
| Conference | 23rd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference, IDC 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Delft |
| Period | 6/17/24 → 6/20/24 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Children
- Ethic
- Ethical Concerns
- Family
- Social VR
- Virtual Reality