Methodological and Institutional Considerations for the Use of 360-Degree Video and Pet Animals in Human Subject Research: an Experimental Case Study from the United States.
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The research reported in this publication was partially supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health Award Number UL1GM118964.
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Behavior Research Methods
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Citation
Publication Date
9-11-2020
Abstract
Head-mounted virtual-reality headsets and virtual-reality content have experienced large technological advances and rapid proliferation over the last years. These immersive technologies bear great potential for the facilitation of the study of human decision-making and behavior in safe, perceptually realistic virtual environments. Best practices and guidelines for the effective and efficient use of 360-degree video in experimental research is also evolving. In this paper, we summarize our research group's experiences with a sizable experimental case study on virtual-reality technology, 360-degree video, pet animals, and human participants. Specifically, we discuss the institutional, methodological, and technological challenges encountered during the implementation of our 18-month-long research project on human emotional response to short-duration 360-degree videos of human-pet interactions. Our objective in this paper is to contribute to the growing body of research on 360-degree video and to lower barriers related to the conceptualization and practice of research at the intersection of virtual-reality experiences, 360-degree video, live animals, and human behavior. Practical suggestions for human-subject researchers interested in utilizing virtual-reality technology, 360-degree videos, and pet animals as a part of their research are discussed.
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10.3758/s13428-020-01458-5
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34249
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Swobodzinski, M., Maruyama, M., & Mankowski, E. (2020). Methodological and institutional considerations for the use of 360-degree video and pet animals in human subject research: An experimental case study from the United States. Behavior Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-020-01458-5