Measuring sexual preferences in virtual reality: a pilot study

Cyberpsychol Behav. 2002 Feb;5(1):1-9. doi: 10.1089/109493102753685836.

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR), as a method to assess sexual preferences, is explored. Dynamics of the subjective point of view (POV), subjective affective state, and feeling of presence, as measured following the interaction with a virtual naked model, appear as promising ways to probe sexual preferences as expressed in immersion. Theoretical aspects of VR psychology and further steps in developing a sexual preferences assessment method are delineated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Affect
  • Choice Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Photic Stimulation
  • Pilot Projects
  • Random Allocation
  • Self-Assessment
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • User-Computer Interface*