The impact of virtual reality meditation on college students’ exam performance

Kaplan-Rakowski, Regina; Johnson, Karen R.; Wojdyński, Tomasz

doi:10.1186/s40561-021-00166-7

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“…Decreased anxiety seems to be the main psychological outcome of mindfulness-based interventions mediated by VR. This specific emotional improvement was reported by Crescentini et al [ 47 ]; Tarrant et al [ 46 ]; Kaplan-Rakowski et al [ 43 ], using both nature-based VR scenarios as well as MOM training in train stations. The effect could extend to other negative mood states such as Anger, Depression, and Tension, as suggested by Tarrant et al [ 41 ].…”

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confidence: 75%

“…The previous system, Oculus Rift DK2, which updated the DK1, guarantees high performance with a resolution of 960x1080 per eye, a refresh rate of 75 Hz, and 100° of FOV. In contrast, the Oculus Go VR headset [ 41 , 43 ] is a standalone immersive VR system. It has a fluid display (60–72 Hz) with minor FOV to 101°, and a resolution of 1280x1440.…”

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Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Failla

Marino

Bernardelli³

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Healthcare

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Mindfulness is one of the most popular psychotherapeutic techniques that help to promote good mental and physical health. Combining mindfulness with immersive virtual reality (VR) has been proven to be especially effective for a wide range of mood disorders for which traditional mindfulness has proven valuable. However, the vast majority of immersive VR-enhanced mindfulness applications have focused on clinical settings, with little evidence on healthy subjects. This narrative review evaluates the real effectiveness of state-of-the-art mindfulness interventions mediated by VR systems in influencing mood and physiological status in non-clinical populations. Only studies with an RCT study design were considered. We conclude that most studies were characterized by one single meditation experience, which seemed sufficient to induce a significant reduction in negative mood states (anxiety, anger, depression, tension) combined with increased mindfulness skills. However, physiological correlates of mindfulness practices have scarcely been investigated. The application of VR-enhanced mindfulness-based interventions in non-clinical populations is in its infancy since most studies have several limitations, such as the poor employment of the RCT study design, the lack of physiological measurements (i.e., heart rate variability), as well as the high heterogeneity in demographical data, technological devices, and VR procedures. We thus concluded that before applying mindfulness interventions mediated by VR in clinical populations, more robust and reliable methodological procedures need to be defined.

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Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Failla

Marino

Bernardelli³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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“…Kaplan-Rakowski et al [131] investigated whether an immersive meditation intervention could be more beneficial than a video-based meditation in a sample of 61 students. VR-based meditation was found to be more or just as effective as video-based intervention.…”

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“…Workers at risk of burnout were found to significantly increase the above skills, indicating the importance of implementing such methods in places for increasing workers' well-being and productivity [110,132]. In addition, typically developing students as well as students with special educational needs significantly increased a wide range of self-regulation skills [108,122,131]. Students were more able to concentrate, effectively manage exam anxiety, be self-confident, and achieve a state of emotional balance [108,131].…”

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Digitally Assisted Mindfulness in Training Self-Regulation Skills for Sustainable Mental Health: A Systematic Review

Mitsea,

Drigas,

Skianis

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for mental health interventions, with a special focus on digitally assisted ones. Self-regulation describes a set of meta-skills that enable one to take control over his/her mental health and it is recognized as a vital indicator of well-being. Mindfulness training is a promising training strategy for promoting self-regulation, behavioral change, and mental well-being. A growing body of research outlines that smart technologies are ready to revolutionize the way mental health training programs take place. Artificial intelligence (AI); extended reality (XR) including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR); as well as the advancements in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are ready to transform these mental health training programs. Mindfulness-based interventions assisted by smart technologies for mental, emotional, and behavioral regulation seem to be a crucial yet under-investigated issue. The current systematic review paper aims to explore whether and how smart technologies can assist mindfulness training for the development of self-regulation skills among people at risk of mental health issues as well as populations with various clinical characteristics. The PRISMA 2020 methodology was utilized to respond to the objectives and research questions using a total of sixty-six experimental studies that met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that digitally assisted mindfulness interventions supported by smart technologies, including AI-based applications, chatbots, virtual coaches, immersive technologies, and brain-sensing headbands, can effectively assist trainees in developing a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral self-regulation skills, leading to a greater satisfaction of their psychological needs, and thus mental wellness. These results may provide positive feedback for developing smarter and more inclusive training environments, with a special focus on people with special training needs or disabilities.

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“…Studies on the use of VR in meditation have shown a slight increase in positive effects and a state of mindfulness in users after the meditation experience [ 49 ]. One study showed that VR meditation was more successful in reducing pre-exam anxiety in college students than watching a meditation video, where 71% of those using VR reported lower anxiety levels compared to 47% of the control group [ 50 ]. VR mediation has been shown to be useful in calming healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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How Virtual Reality Technology Has Changed Our Lives: An Overview of the Current and Potential Applications and Limitations

Hamad

Jia

2022

IJERPH

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Despite virtual reality (VR) being initially marketed toward gaming, there are many potential and existing VR applications in various sectors and fields, including education, training, simulations, and even in exercise and healthcare. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of general understanding of the strengths and limitations of VR as a technology in various application domains. Therefore, the aim of this literature review is to contribute to the library of literature concerning VR technology, its applications in everyday use, and some of its existing drawbacks. Key VR applications were discussed in terms of how they are currently utilized or can be utilized in the future, spanning fields such as medicine, engineering, education, and entertainment. The main benefits of VR are expressed through the text, followed by a discussion of some of the main limitations of current VR technologies and how they can be mitigated or improved. Overall, this literature review shows how virtual reality technology has the potential to be a greatly beneficial tool in a multitude of applications and a wide variety of fields. VR as a technology is still in its early stages, but more people are becoming interested in it and are optimistic about seeing what kind of changes VR can make in their everyday lives. With how rapidly modern society has adapted to personal computers and smartphones, VR has the opportunity to become the next big technological turning point that will eventually become commonplace in most households.

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The impact of virtual reality meditation on college students’ exam performance

Cited by 20 publications

References 59 publications

Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Digitally Assisted Mindfulness in Training Self-Regulation Skills for Sustainable Mental Health: A Systematic Review

How Virtual Reality Technology Has Changed Our Lives: An Overview of the Current and Potential Applications and Limitations

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