Cyber Sickness in VR Education: A Theoretical Review of Mitigation Strategies

Abstract

Cyber sickness is a significant concern in virtual reality (VR)-based educational environments, potentially hindering learning outcomes and user experience. This study investigates the prevalence and severity of cyber sickness symptoms among VR users, evaluates various mitigation strategies, and examines the impact of VR interaction techniques and exposure duration on user comfort and learning performance. The results reveal that dizziness and nausea are the most common symptoms, with teleportation and dynamic field of view (FoV) restriction being the most effective mitigation strategies. A positive correlation was found between VR exposure duration and sickness intensity, while increased discomfort was associated with lower learning performance. The findings underscore the importance of selecting appropriate VR interaction methods and managing exposure time to enhance user comfort and maximize educational outcomes. These insights provide valuable guidance for improving VR-based education by prioritizing user-friendly designs that minimize motion-induced discomfort.