Measuring the Impacts of Virtual Reality Games on Cognitive Ability Using EEG Signals and Game Performance Data

Wan, Bo; Wang, Qi; Su, Kejia; Dong, Caiyu; Song, Wenjing; Pang, Min

doi:10.1109/access.2021.3053621

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“…Head-mounted-display devices with virtual reality environments extend SoP and attention, leaving behind 2D applications without immersion and user interaction (Li et al, 2020b). A recent work (Wan et al, 2021) also defends that, FIGURE 3 | Main predictors for identification of attention allocation, higher immersion states and higher cognitive load effects as found in the database. Image of public domain, by Laurens R. Krol.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Head-mounted-display devices with virtual reality environments extend SoP and attention, leaving behind 2D applications without immersion and user interaction ( Li et al, 2020b ). A recent work ( Wan et al, 2021 ) also defends that, through EEG signal outputs for detecting working memory and attention state, applications involving VR environments are greater to those with 3D interaction, having a better impact on the user’s cognitive ability. It is important to consider these characteristics in modern devices, regulating cognitive load and visual fatigue, in view of greater engagement and better access to sustained-attention in new generations.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Attention Detection in Virtual Environments Using EEG Signals: A Scoping Review

Souza

Naves

2021

Front. Physiol.

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The competitive demand for attention is present in our daily lives, and the identification of neural processes in the EEG signals associated with the demand for specific attention can be useful to the individual’s interactions in virtual environments. Since EEG-based devices can be portable, non-invasive, and present high temporal resolution technology for recording neural signal, the interpretations of virtual systems user’s attention, fatigue and cognitive load based on parameters extracted from the EEG signal are relevant for several purposes, such as games, rehabilitation, and therapies. However, despite the large amount of studies on this subject, different methodological forms are highlighted and suggested in this work, relating virtual environments, demand of attention, workload and fatigue applications. In our summarization, we discuss controversies, current research gaps and future directions together with the background and final sections.

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“…Head-mounted-display devices with virtual reality environments extend SoP and attention, leaving behind 2D applications without immersion and user interaction (Li et al, 2020b). A recent work (Wan et al, 2021) also defends that, FIGURE 3 | Main predictors for identification of attention allocation, higher immersion states and higher cognitive load effects as found in the database. Image of public domain, by Laurens R. Krol.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Head-mounted-display devices with virtual reality environments extend SoP and attention, leaving behind 2D applications without immersion and user interaction ( Li et al, 2020b ). A recent work ( Wan et al, 2021 ) also defends that, through EEG signal outputs for detecting working memory and attention state, applications involving VR environments are greater to those with 3D interaction, having a better impact on the user’s cognitive ability. It is important to consider these characteristics in modern devices, regulating cognitive load and visual fatigue, in view of greater engagement and better access to sustained-attention in new generations.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Attention Detection in Virtual Environments Using EEG Signals: A Scoping Review

Souza

Naves

2021

Front. Physiol.

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“…VR technology has long been used in the medical field for therapies [ 69 , 70 , 71 ]. In addition to its flexibility in design and immersive characteristics, the technology has also been recently integrated with physiological monitoring devices to monitor performances of users during the immersive experience [ 72 , 73 , 74 ]. The approach of an integrated EEG-VR system for a resilience-building intervention can also address the need for multi-centre interventions, as both systems have the advantages of portability and low setup cost.…”

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Resilience-Building for Mental Health among Early Childhood Educators: A Systematic Review and Pilot-Study towards an EEG-VR Resilience Building Intervention

Hasan¹,

Yusoff

Tang³

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IJERPH

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Resilience is a key factor that reflects a teacher’s ability to utilize their emotional resources and working skills to provide high-quality teaching to children. Resilience-building interventions aim to promote positive psychological functioning and well-being. However, there is lack of evidence on whether these interventions improve the well-being or mental health of teachers in early childhood education (ECE) settings. This review examined the overall effectiveness of resilience-building interventions conducted on teachers working in the ECE field. A systematic approach is used to identify relevant studies that focus on resilience-building in countering work stress among early childhood educators. Findings from this review observed a preference of group approaches and varying durations of interventions. This review highlights the challenges of the group approach which can lead to lengthy interventions and attrition amongst participants. In addition to the concerns regarding response bias from self-report questionnaires, there is also a lack of physiological measures used to evaluate effects on mental health. The large efforts by 11 studies to integrate multiple centres into their intervention and the centre-based assessment performed by four studies highlight the need for a centre-focused approach to build resilience among teachers from various ECE centres. A pilot study is conducted to evaluate the feasibility of an integrated electroencephalography–virtual reality (EEG-VR) approach in building resilience in teachers, where the frontal brain activity can be monitored during a virtual classroom task. Overall, the findings of this review propose the integration of physiological measures to monitor changes in mental health throughout the resilience-building intervention and the use of VR as a tool to design a unique virtual environment.

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“…Opposite results are obtained by authors in [55], who demonstrate that a higher level of immersion can significantly improve inhibitory control and task switching. Similarly, in [56] two different games to train attention and working memory in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in two modes, immersive and non-immersive, are developed and tested on healthy subjects. Electroencephalography (EEG) signals and gameplay data are recorded and analyzed as a measure of participants' cognitive abilities and temporal cognitive ability changes.…”

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confidence: 99%