A systematic review of user perceptions and acceptance of virtual reality toward vocational training innovation

Document Type

Review

Publication Date

12-1-2026

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) is a cutting-edge technology that affords a high level of immersion and has garnered significant interest in several industrial sectors such as healthcare, training simulation, military training, vocational training, and education. However, the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in vocational training has been unexplored as there is limited research. To address this gap, it is essential to perform a thorough analysis to investigate the existing framework and provide the necessary evidence to include VR for vocational training sectors. Virtual reality is regarded as an effective and promising technology that has shown to improve education and vocational training. A systematic analysis is performed to examine innovations in vocational education via the implementation of virtual reality (VR) technologies. In accordance with the PRISMA criteria, a thorough search is conducted across three main academic databases: Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore and ERIC. The search process identified 16 relevant peer-reviewed papers which fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The studies were examined to investigate the integration of VR into vocational education and training (VET) environments, focusing on the perception and acceptance level of VR technology within these settings, while also emphasizing the challenges and success factors in its implementation.

Keywords

Acceptance, Immersive technology, Virtual reality (VR), Vocational education and training (VET)

Publication Title

Discover Education

ISSN

2731-5525

DOI

10.1007/s44217-025-00969-7

Volume

5

Issue

1

Publisher

Discover

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