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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2013.13.10.200

Qualitative Observation of Visitor Experience in Digital VR Aquarium  

Lee, Jung-Hun (수원대학교 호텔관광학부)
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As an exploratory research, this paper studied the characteristics of visitor experience in the world first digital aquarium 'IQuarium' by the qualitative observation method. Between June and August of 2013, the first and second qualitative observations were made to gather the data of the behavioral and linguistic responses of visitors. The results of this study were as follows: First, visitors experienced the transformation of their identity and escapism by participating the activities. Second, they experienced the entertaining competition spirit against other visitors for fun. Third, they acted as story-makers by actively participating into the missions. Fourth, they had educational experiences by obtaining information about sea life and experienced the aesthetical atmosphere of 'IQuarium'. Although this study has limitations of the subjective perspective based on qualitative observation method, it will provide proper insight into advanced research in similar fields in the future.
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IQuarium; Experience; Virtual Reality; Digital Storytelling;
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