Exploring the Impact of Therapeutic Presence on Working Alliance in Metaverse Counseling
Seongah Im,
Duckhyun Jo,
Sang Min Lee
Abstract:This study investigated the role of a therapeutic presence in metaverse counseling, considering the growing interest in virtual reality psychotherapy. To examine the relationship between therapeutic presence and working alliance over time in metaverse counseling, we conducted a multilevel analysis with sessions at level 1, clients at level 2, and therapists at level 3. The dataset consisted of 75 sessions, nested within 25 clients and seven therapists. The study revealed that therapeutic presence positively af… Show more
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