Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on the Use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Technologies in Tourism Education

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2, 182 - 198, 27.12.2025

Nihan Uğur

https://doi.org/10.58670/ijgtr.1691140

Öz

This study aims to investigate research that combines tourism education with applications of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) within the Web of Science (WoS) database. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on studies that integrate AR and VR applications with tourism education. The keywords “tourism education,” “augmented reality,” and “virtual reality” were used collectively in the WoS database to identify relevant publications. The search conducted in the WoS database for the years 2018 to 2023 using the keywords “tourism education,” “augmented reality,” and “virtual reality” yielded a total of eight relevant studies. Although there are numerous studies on the use of augmented and virtual reality in education across various disciplines, research specifically focusing on tourism education remains limited. Therefore, this study is considered to possess original value. Providing information on AR and VR applications in tourism education can help institutions better understand potential opportunities. Furthermore, the bibliometric analysis offers a foundation for future research in this field.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Tourism , Education , Virtual Reality , Augmented Reality

Turizm Eğitiminde Arttırılmış Gerçeklik (AR) ve Sanal Gerçeklik (VR) Teknolojilerinin Kullanımına İlişkin Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi

Öz

Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında bulunan turizm eğitimi ve AR & VR uygulamalarının birlikte yer aldığı çalışmaların araştırması amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: AR & VR uygulamalarının, turizm eğitimiyle birlikte yer aldığı çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizi yapılmıştır. WoS veri tabanında “turizm eğitimi”, “Augmented reality” ve “Virtual reality” kelimeleri birlikte araştırılmıştır. Wos veri tabanında 2018-2023 yılları arasında turizm eğitimi, “Augmented reality” ve “Virtual reality” kelimelerinin aranması sonucunda sekiz adet çalışmaya ulaşılmıştır. Eğitimde sanal ve arttırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarına dair farklı disiplinlerde çalışmalar bulunmakla birlikte, turizm eğitimine yönelik araştırma sayısının kısıtlıdır. Bu nedenle mevcut çalışmanın özgün bir değere sahip olacağı düşünülmektedir. Turizm eğitiminde AR ve VR uygulamalarının hakkında yapılan bilgilendirme, kurumların fırsatlar hakkında bilgi sahibi olmasını sağlamaktadır. Bibliyometrik analiz ile gelecekteki araştırmalar için kaynak oluşturulmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Turizm , Eğitim , Sanal Gerçeklik , Arttırılmış Gerçeklik

Etik Beyan

Çalışmaya insan katılımcı dahil olmadığından, etik kurul onayı gerekmemektedir.

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