A Virtual Space for All: Exploring Children’s Experience in Social Virtual Reality
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80 hours of participatory observation across AltspaceVR, Rec Room, VRChat finds minors forming strong emotional bonds through hugs, shared secrets, and play while also experiencing bullying and occasional adult sexualized behavior — one virtual assault observed. Adults often report “kids are everywhere” and socially distance, though some adults and minors engage in mutual learning. Methods use public event attendance, screenshots, recordings, field notes and collaborative coding. Design recommendations target exit mechanics, guided co-use, and digital literacy to improve child safety and social satisfaction.
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