Virtual Reality Methods A Guide for Researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Since the mid-2010s, virtual reality (VR) technology has advanced rapidly. This book explores the many opportunities that VR can offer for humanities and social sciences researchers. The book provides a user-friendly, non-technical methods guide to using ready-made VR content and 360° video as well...

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Main Authors Jones, Phil, Osborne, Tess, Sullivan-Drage, Calla, Keen, Natasha, Gadsby, Eleanor
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol, UK Policy Press 15.06.2022
The Policy Press
Edition1
Subjects
Creative and Visual Methods
Humanities
Qualitative Methods
Research Methods In Geography
Social Research Methods
Social sciences
Sociology
Subject Specific Research Methods
Virtual reality
Immersive environments
Virtual reality
Creative research methods
New technology
Digital methods
Social research methods
Research methods
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Summary:Since the mid-2010s, virtual reality (VR) technology has advanced rapidly. This book explores the many opportunities that VR can offer for humanities and social sciences researchers. The book provides a user-friendly, non-technical methods guide to using ready-made VR content and 360° video as well as creating custom materials. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to using VR, providing helpful, real-world examples of how researchers have used the technology. The insights drawn from this analysis will inspire scholars to explore the possibilities of using VR in their own research projects.
ISBN:1447360753
9781447360759
DOI:10.2307/j.ctv2n7j137