Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive review of virtual reality (VR) tools designed for empathy training, exploring diverse offerings and potential applications across various domains. The search strategy involved a systematic approach across major VR platforms, a web search and a scholarly literature review to inform the selection of relevant software. Through this process, five categories of VR products emerged: video content, VR experiences, training software, multisensory simulations and platforms for content creation. One of these five categories, training software, underwent an in-depth analysis. Five products from this category were identified and critically assessed with a focus on their instructional design. This study offers practical implications for different stakeholders, providing insights into the diverse landscape of VR empathy training applications and guiding informed decision-making in leveraging VR tools to enhance empathy.
Authors: Iuliia Khukalenko, Daria Khanolainen
Institutions: The University of Sydney, University of Jyväskylä
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,313
OpenAlex ID: W4409488568