Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Through YouTube VR Videos
Author Information
Author(s): Li Xiaoli, Liu Xiaoyu, Alanazi Eman, Goss Arianna
Primary Institution: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Hypothesis
This research aimed to examine the issues faced by YouTube users who interacted with the VR application 'A Walk-Through Dementia'.
Conclusion
The study found that the VR application is an engaging tool that raises awareness of living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified five distinct topics from the comments, with the most common being personal experiences related to ADRD.
- Users expressed support and empathy for individuals affected by ADRD in their comments.
- The VR experience received positive reactions from viewers.
Takeaway
The study looked at comments from people who watched a VR video about dementia, and it showed that VR can help people understand what it's like to live with this condition.
Methodology
Topic modeling was conducted on 12,754 comments from VR videos to analyze viewer opinions and reactions.
Limitations
The research is limited to comments from YouTube users and may not represent the general public's views.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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