@article{HeinLatoschikWienrich2022,
  author    = {Hein, Rebecca M. and Latoschik, Marc Erich and Wienrich, Carolin},
  title     = {Inter- and transcultural learning in cocial virtual reality: a proposal for an inter- and transcultural virtual object database to be used in the implementation, reflection, and evaluation of virtual encounters},
  series = {Multimodal Technologies and Interaction},
  volume    = {6},
  journal   = {Multimodal Technologies and Interaction},
  number    = {7},
  issn      = {2414-4088},
  doi       = {10.3390/mti6070050},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-278974},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Visual stimuli are frequently used to improve memory, language learning or perception, and understanding of metacognitive processes. However, in virtual reality (VR), there are few systematically and empirically derived databases. This paper proposes the first collection of virtual objects based on empirical evaluation for inter-and transcultural encounters between English- and German-speaking learners. We used explicit and implicit measurement methods to identify cultural associations and the degree of stereotypical perception for each virtual stimuli (n = 293) through two online studies, including native German and English-speaking participants. The analysis resulted in a final well-describable database of 128 objects (called InteractionSuitcase). In future applications, the objects can be used as a great interaction or conversation asset and behavioral measurement tool in social VR applications, especially in the field of foreign language education. For example, encounters can use the objects to describe their culture, or teachers can intuitively assess stereotyped attitudes of the encounters.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HeinWienrichLatoschik2021,
  author    = {Hein, Rebecca M. and Wienrich, Carolin and Latoschik, Marc E.},
  title     = {A systematic review of foreign language learning with immersive technologies (2001-2020)},
  series = {AIMS Electronics and Electrical Engineering},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {AIMS Electronics and Electrical Engineering},
  number    = {2},
  doi       = {10.3934/electreng.2021007},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-268811},
  pages     = {117-145},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {This study provides a systematic literature review of research (2001-2020) in the field of teaching and learning a foreign language and intercultural learning using immersive technologies. Based on 2507 sources, 54 articles were selected according to a predefined selection criteria. The review is aimed at providing information about which immersive interventions are being used for foreign language learning and teaching and where potential research gaps exist. The papers were analyzed and coded according to the following categories: (1) investigation form and education level, (2) degree of immersion, and technology used, (3) predictors, and (4) criterions. The review identified key research findings relating the use of immersive technologies for learning and teaching a foreign language and intercultural learning at cognitive, affective, and conative levels. The findings revealed research gaps in the area of teachers as a target group, and virtual reality (VR) as a fully immersive intervention form. Furthermore, the studies reviewed rarely examined behavior, and implicit measurements related to inter- and trans-cultural learning and teaching. Inter- and transcultural learning and teaching especially is an underrepresented investigation subject. Finally, concrete suggestions for future research are given. The systematic review contributes to the challenge of interdisciplinary cooperation between pedagogy, foreign language didactics, and Human-Computer Interaction to achieve innovative teaching-learning formats and a successful digital transformation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WienrichDoellingerHein2021,
  author    = {Wienrich, Carolin and D{\"o}llinger, Nina and Hein, Rebecca},
  title     = {Behavioral Framework of Immersive Technologies (BehaveFIT): How and why virtual reality can support behavioral change processes},
  series = {Frontiers in Virtual Reality},
  volume    = {2},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Virtual Reality},
  doi       = {10.3389/frvir.2021.627194},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-258796},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The design and evaluation of assisting technologies to support behavior change processes have become an essential topic within the field of human-computer interaction research in general and the field of immersive intervention technologies in particular. The mechanisms and success of behavior change techniques and interventions are broadly investigated in the field of psychology. However, it is not always easy to adapt these psychological findings to the context of immersive technologies. The lack of theoretical foundation also leads to a lack of explanation as to why and how immersive interventions support behavior change processes. The Behavioral Framework for immersive Technologies (BehaveFIT) addresses this lack by 1) presenting an intelligible categorization and condensation of psychological barriers and immersive features, by 2) suggesting a mapping that shows why and how immersive technologies can help to overcome barriers and finally by 3) proposing a generic prediction path that enables a structured, theory-based approach to the development and evaluation of immersive interventions. These three steps explain how BehaveFIT can be used, and include guiding questions for each step. Further, two use cases illustrate the usage of BehaveFIT. Thus, the present paper contributes to guidance for immersive intervention design and evaluation, showing that immersive interventions support behavior change processes and explain and predict 'why' and 'how' immersive interventions can bridge the intention-behavior-gap.},
  language  = {en}
}