The Auxiliary Role of Virtual Reality in Enhancing the Effects of Disaster News on Empathy and Fear: The Mediating Role of Presence.

IF 4.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2022.0243

Jiyoung Lee, Da-Young Kang, Jihoon Kim

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Abstract

This study conducted a two-condition between-subjects laboratory experiment (N = 147) to examine the effects of textual disaster news combined with a 360° video in different modes (virtual reality [VR] vs. two dimensional screen) on cognitive/affective empathy and fear. Additionally, the mediating role of presence (social and spatial presence) was considered. Results indicated that the news article presented through an immersive VR mode directly led to greater levels of presence and cognitive empathy but not affective empathy and fear. The effects on social presence further resulted in greater cognitive and affective empathy, not fear. Meanwhile, spatial presence enhanced by VR led to greater levels of emotions (affective empathy and fear) but not cognitive empathy. These findings suggest the dynamic mechanisms of how an immersive VR modality can function as a complementary tool for traditional news to improve audience engagement, which centers on emotion-related outcomes in tandem with cognitive responses.

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虚拟现实在增强灾难新闻共情和恐惧效应中的辅助作用:在场的中介作用。

本研究进行了一项双条件的实验室实验(N = 147)，以研究文本灾难新闻结合不同模式(虚拟现实[VR]与二维屏幕)的360°视频对认知/情感共情和恐惧的影响。此外，还考虑了在场(社会和空间在场)的中介作用。结果表明，通过沉浸式VR模式呈现的新闻文章直接导致了更高水平的在场和认知共情，而不是情感共情和恐惧。对社会存在的影响进一步导致了更大的认知和情感同理心，而不是恐惧。与此同时，虚拟现实增强的空间存在感导致了更高水平的情绪(情感同理心和恐惧)，而不是认知同理心。这些发现表明，沉浸式VR模式如何作为传统新闻的补充工具来提高受众参与度的动态机制，其核心是与认知反应相结合的情感相关结果。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.