Measuring vection: A review and critical evaluation of different methods for quantifying illusory self-motion

The sensation of self-motion in the absence of physical motion, known as vection, has been scientifically investigated for several decades. As reliable, objective measures of vection have yet to emerge, researchers have typically employed a variety of subjective methods to quantify the phenomenon of vection. These measures can be broadly categorized into quantitative (e.g., intensity rating scales, magnitude estimation), chronometrical (e.g., onset time/latency, duration), or indirect (e.g., distance travelled) measures. The present review provides an overview and critical evaluation of the most utilized vection measures to date and assesses their respective merit. Furthermore, recommendations for the selection of the most appropriate vection measures will be provided to assist with the process of vection research and to help improving the comparability of research findings across different vection studies.