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Virtual Supermarket Memory Performance Study

Virtual Supermarket Memory Performance Study 

The Human Spatial Cognition Lab (HSCL) at the University of Arizona is recruiting participants for a study that aims to compare memory performance between age groups while shopping in a virtual supermarket.

Procedure:

  • The study takes between 1-2 hours.
  • Participants will be trained on a shopping list of items
    • Participants will then recall the places where they initially retrieved the items by returning them to the shelves (restocking).
  • This will repeat in various different supermarket environments.

Participant Eligibility:

To participate in this study, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Must be between 18-35 years of age OR 65-80 years of age.
  • Must be able to walk and stand comfortably for up to 2 hours while wearing VR equipment.
*Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended.
 

Compensation:

Participants will be paid $20 per hour. Total experiment time is between 1-2 hours.

 

Contact:

To see if you may be eligible for the study or for more information, please email the Human Spatial Cognition Lab researcher, Eden Jones, and please specify "Virtual Supermarket Study" in the Subject line:

 

An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research.

Updated: 06/26/26