Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Safety Management and Educational Training: An Empirical Study on the Application and Feasibility of Digital Training Systems
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| Title: | Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Safety Management and Educational Training: An Empirical Study on the Application and Feasibility of Digital Training Systems |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ya-Fei Yang (ORCID |
| Source: | Interactive Learning Environments. 2025 33(6):3804-3832. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Safety Education, Accident Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health, Computer Simulation, Construction Industry, Architecture, Engineering Education, Undergraduate Students, Professional Personnel, Student Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Program Attitudes, Technology Integration, Teaching Methods, Reflection, Self Efficacy |
| Geographic Terms: | Taiwan |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10494820.2025.2454434 |
| ISSN: | 1049-4820 1744-5191 |
| Abstract: | This study addresses the limitations of traditional classroom or video-based safety training in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Through realistic VR simulations, learners can practice recognizing hazards and making critical decisions without exposure to actual risks. The research applies the Identification, Reflection, Analysis, and Evaluation (IRAE) model and the Hedonic-Motivation System Adoption Model (HMSAM) to examine both challenges and acceptance of VR in educational contexts. By conducting pre- and post-test analyses with SPSS, this study evaluates changes in safety knowledge and awareness, while a five-point Likert scale captures student perceptions of VR's motivational impact. Findings indicate that VR-based instructional methods promote active learning, improve safety awareness, and increase student involvement compared to conventional approaches. These results offer valuable insights for evolving safety management education, shaping future strategies for digital technology adoption, and ultimately raising the standard of safety practices in the AEC industry. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1501787 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study addresses the limitations of traditional classroom or video-based safety training in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Through realistic VR simulations, learners can practice recognizing hazards and making critical decisions without exposure to actual risks. The research applies the Identification, Reflection, Analysis, and Evaluation (IRAE) model and the Hedonic-Motivation System Adoption Model (HMSAM) to examine both challenges and acceptance of VR in educational contexts. By conducting pre- and post-test analyses with SPSS, this study evaluates changes in safety knowledge and awareness, while a five-point Likert scale captures student perceptions of VR's motivational impact. Findings indicate that VR-based instructional methods promote active learning, improve safety awareness, and increase student involvement compared to conventional approaches. These results offer valuable insights for evolving safety management education, shaping future strategies for digital technology adoption, and ultimately raising the standard of safety practices in the AEC industry. |
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| ISSN: | 1049-4820 1744-5191 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10494820.2025.2454434 |
