The Potential Disconnect between Time Perception and Immersion: Effects of Music on VR Player ...
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A between‑participants user study with N=64 uses a bow-and-arrow tower-defense VR build to compare play with and without music, measuring retrospective time estimation and standard PX scales. Results show most participants underestimate session length and the music condition produces significantly greater underestimation (all but one player in the music group), while affect, enjoyment, audiovisual appeal, mastery and immersion show no measurable difference. The paper notes ethical concerns about intentionally shortening perceived time and reports a small qualitative followup suggesting effects not captured by questionnaires.
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- 0:00Start
- 0:35Games: Catnip of Time Perception
- 0:56Time Estimation Paradigms
- 2:00Between-Participants User Study (N=64)
- 2:26Duration Scaling Method (30s intervals)
- 3:32Presence of Music Did Not Affect Player Experience
- 4:02Time Perception - Immersion Disconnect?
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