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(VIDEO) The Impact of Virtual Reality 360⁰ Film on Helping Behaviors After Natural Disasters

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Poster

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Recent Alumni

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Prevention and Community Health

Keywords

Virtual Reality, Transportation theory, Humanitarian relief, Hurricane Maria, 360 film

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Spring 2019

Abstract

This study assessed whether virtual reality (VR) 360-degree film was more effective than traditional film at influencing people to help victims in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Study participants watched the same film in either 360-degree format or traditional film format, then were asked about their intentions to help the Hurricane victims. Participants that felt higher levels of transportation by the film (regardless of format) had higher intentions to help hurricane victims, but there was no significant difference between the 360-degree and traditional film formats. The study was only 36 participants and further research is recommended to fully understand the power of 360-degree films.

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(VIDEO) The Impact of Virtual Reality 360⁰ Film on Helping Behaviors After Natural Disasters

This study assessed whether virtual reality (VR) 360-degree film was more effective than traditional film at influencing people to help victims in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Study participants watched the same film in either 360-degree format or traditional film format, then were asked about their intentions to help the Hurricane victims. Participants that felt higher levels of transportation by the film (regardless of format) had higher intentions to help hurricane victims, but there was no significant difference between the 360-degree and traditional film formats. The study was only 36 participants and further research is recommended to fully understand the power of 360-degree films.