The effects of immersive virtual nature on psychological outcomes: A protocol for a meta-analysis

Abstract

Review question / Objective: This work aims to assess the effectiveness of immersive virtual nature in promoting psychological health. To this end, the proposed meta-analysis will address the following research question: How effective is immersive virtual nature in improving affect, emotion regulation, stress, mental health, restoration, and well-being among clinical and non-clinical adults as compared to a control condition? Population: Clinical adults, non-clinical adults. Intervention: Immersive virtual nature. Comparison: Control condition. Outcomes: Affect, emotion regulation, stress, mental health (anxiety, depression), restoration, and well-being.