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The Effect Of Stereoscopic (3d) Movies On Psychological And Physiological Experiences, Dawn M. Sarno
The Effect Of Stereoscopic (3d) Movies On Psychological And Physiological Experiences, Dawn M. Sarno
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Despite the recent rise in the popularity of 3D entertainment technology, there is surprisingly little research on the psychophysiological experience of watching 3D movies. Previous studies suggest that exposure to stereoscopic (3D) images in training environments (e.g., flight simulators) can cause discomforts including eyestrain and visually induced motion sickness. However, existing research on 3D entertainment has been mixed and has relied primarily on retrospective, non-experimental research designs, which do not allow us to draw clear causal conclusions. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychological and physiological effects of viewing 3D movies using a controlled, manipulated experiment. Eighty-two …