Investigating Adolescent Online Safety and Privacy Interventions for Social Virtual Reality

Abstract

Social VR presents exciting opportunities for teens to participate in immersive user experiences and novel forms of online social interaction. Yet, teens can also be exposed to online risks (e.g., harassment, cyberbullying). To gain a comprehensive understanding of the current literature on adolescent online risks and privacy concerns in social VR, we began a systematic literature review. We plan to use the findings of this research to develop more effective safety and privacy interventions for youth in social VR platforms.

Keywords: social virtual reality, social VR, online safety, privacy, adolescents, metaverse