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AuthorAlmallah, Mustafa
AuthorHussain, Qinaat
AuthorReinolsmann, Nora
AuthorAlhajyaseen, Wael K.M.
Available date2022-10-23T10:19:35Z
Publication Date2021-04
Publication NameTransportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2021.02.005
CitationAlmallah, M., Hussain, Q., Reinolsmann, N., & Alhajyaseen, W. K. (2021). Driving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors. Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour, 78, 180-193.
ISSN1369-8478
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/35289
AbstractDriving simulators are useful and effective tools for conducting studies in the field of traffic safety. Simulation sickness (SS) and the sense of presence (SP) are two well-known factors that could affect the results of the driving simulator experiments. This study investigated the relationship between SP and SS in a medium-fidelity driving simulator. Additionally, the impact of the road environment (urban arterials or rural expressways) on these subscales was investigated. Data was collected by means of self-reported questionnaires, which were conducted after the participants have driven the simulation scenarios in a fixed-base medium-fidelity driving simulator. A total of 125 drivers participated in this study. Results showed that females reported significantly higher SS scores than males. An increasing trend in the SS was observed with the increase of age. Importantly, designing buildings that replicate a real-world environment could increase SP and decrease SS. Moreover, designing high quality and resolution scenarios could also increase SP, thus decreasing the severity of SS symptoms. The results of this study can help researchers using medium-fidelity driving simulators to know the influencing factors for each subscale of SP on SS. Adjustments in the driving simulator and scenario settings as well as additional training exercises for higher speed scenarios can be beneficial in reducing the severity of SS.
SponsorThe NPRP award [NPRP11S-1228-170143] from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier Ltd
SubjectDriving simulator
Motion sickness
Presence
Roadway environment
Simulator sickness
Speed
TitleDriving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors
TypeArticle
Pagination180-193
Volume Number78
dc.accessType Open Access


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