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Comfort, sensory balance and bodily responses in experiences enhanced by immersive technologies

Sürükleyici teknolojilerle desteklenmiş bir deneyimde konfor, duyusal denge ve bedensel tepkilerin incelenmesi

Esma Çukurbaşı Çalışır(Hatay Mustafa Kemal University)0000-0002-4951-0728
Pages
29–52
Publication Date
2026-02-03
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Findings indicate that immersive experience is a multidimensional process integrating bodily awareness and sensory adjustment rather than being purely cognitive.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examines learner comfort, sensory balance, and bodily responses within an immersive technology–enhanced experience.
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Key Findings & Data:Using a qualitative design, data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews with 30 students from a state university’s Electrical Program.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings indicate that immersive experience is a multidimensional process integrating bodily awareness and sensory adjustment rather than being purely cognitive.
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⚙️Variables:Buradalık · Duyusal Denge · Ergonomi

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This study examines learner comfort, sensory balance, and bodily responses within an immersive technology–enhanced experience. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews with 30 students from a state university’s Electrical Program. The application took place in an immersive environment designed around an occupational health and safety scenario, using the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. Participants’ physiological and psychological reactions were observed, and interviews explored their relation to comfort and sensory balance. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: bodily and affective responses, sensory balance and adaptation, and learner comfort. Findings indicate that immersive experience is a multidimensional process integrating bodily awareness and sensory adjustment rather than being purely cognitive. As the experience progressed, participants demonstrated greater physical adaptation and comfort, while dizziness and unease decreased. Ergonomic design and appropriate movement speed enhanced comfort. The study suggests integrating comfort, sensory balance, and ergonomics in immersive learning design.

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Bu çalışma, sürükleyici teknolojilerle desteklenmiş bir deneyimde öğrenen konforu, duyusal denge ve bedensel tepkileri incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nitel araştırma deseninde yürütülen çalışmada, veriler gözlem ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Katılımcılar, bir devlet üniversitesinin Meslek Yüksekokulu Elektrik Programı’nda öğrenim gören 30 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Uygulama, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği senaryosuna dayalı olarak geliştirilen sürükleyici bir ortamda, Meta Quest 2 sanal gerçeklik gözlüğüyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin tematik analizi sonucunda üç ana tema belirlenmiştir: bedensel ve duyuşsal tepkiler, duyusal denge ve uyum, öğrenen konforu. Bulgular, sürükleyici deneyimin yalnızca bilişsel değil, aynı zamanda bedensel farkındalık ve duyusal uyumla bütünleşen çok boyutlu bir süreç olduğunu göstermektedir. Deneyim ilerledikçe katılımcıların bedensel uyum ve rahatlık düzeyleri artmış, baş dönmesi ve tedirginlik gibi tepkiler azalmıştır.

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Çalışır, E. Ç. (2026). Comfort, sensory balance and bodily responses in experiences enhanced by immersive technologies. Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1, 29–52. https://doi.org/10.51948/auad.1814426

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