doi:10.1080/0144929X.2022.2039770engJuan, M. CarmenEstevan, MiguelMendez-Lopez, MagdalenaÁlvarez Fidalgo, CaminoLluch, JavierVivo, RobertoA virtual reality photography application to assess spatial memoryART-2022-130401In this paper, the first virtual reality (VR) photography application that incorporates elements on panoramic images to assess short-term spatial memory is presented. It also allows the interaction with these elements. A study was conducted (N¿=¿50) to compare participants’ performance outcomes and subjective experience when using a VR application with and without panoramic photography. The results show that both applications are effective in assessing short-term spatial memory. The results with panoramic photography include: 1) It was effective for short-term recall since, after using the application, the participants were able to verbally recall the objects and place them without significant differences with respect to the objects correctly placed; 2) The performance outcomes were independent of age and gender; 3) The perceived level of presence was directly related to experiencing less cybersickness when using the application; 4) The level of satisfaction was directly related to perceived enjoyment, concentration, usability, competence, calmness, and expertise; 5) The more the familiarity with VR applications, the less the perceived cybersickness. Finally, the application offers two main advantages: 1) The evaluators can customize the environment by adding as many elements as desired to the panoramic photograph; 2) It could be especially suitable for groups with reduced mobility.2022http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/16264110.1080/0144929X.2022.2039770http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/162641oai:zaguan.unizar.es:162641info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/S31-20DBEHAVIOUR & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 42, 6 (2022), 686-699by-nchttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.esinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess