Finding Peace in Pixels: Exploring the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Virtual Nature for Young Adults’ Mental Well-Being DOI Open Access
Ka Po Wong, Songping Wu, Haoneng Lin

и другие.

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(8), С. 895 - 895

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025

Background: This investigation examines the phenomenological dimensions of young adults’ engagement with virtual natural environments for psychological stress amelioration through rigorous thematic analysis. Contemporary epidemiological data reveal a concerning prevalence among adults aged 18 to 29 years, approximately 30% reporting moderate severe manifestations. Despite reality (VR)’s emergence as promising modality mental well-being interventions, significant lacuna exists regarding qualitative understanding these immersive experiences. Methods: Through semi-structured interviews 35 following four-week VR nature intervention, we constructed conceptual framework comprising five interconnected strata: experience, process, context, and outcome. Results: Our analysis illuminated intricate bidirectional relationships sensory elements, emotional responses, immersion depth, interactive affordances, post-session effects, development, implementation challenges, individual variability, comparative efficacy. The findings demonstrate congruence both Attention Restoration Theory Stress Recovery while necessitating consideration technology-specific mediators. Notably, identified “stress barrier” phenomenon temporarily inhibited intrusive cognitions, suggesting therapeutic mechanisms. Pronounced heterogeneity in environmental preferences psychophysiological responsiveness underscores imperative personalized strategies. Conclusions: These insights provide substantive guidance applications across therapeutic, occupational, educational domains, potentially augmenting our repertoire addressing stress-related sequelae contemporary society.

Язык: Английский

Finding Peace in Pixels: Exploring the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Virtual Nature for Young Adults’ Mental Well-Being DOI Open Access
Ka Po Wong, Songping Wu, Haoneng Lin

и другие.

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(8), С. 895 - 895

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025

Background: This investigation examines the phenomenological dimensions of young adults’ engagement with virtual natural environments for psychological stress amelioration through rigorous thematic analysis. Contemporary epidemiological data reveal a concerning prevalence among adults aged 18 to 29 years, approximately 30% reporting moderate severe manifestations. Despite reality (VR)’s emergence as promising modality mental well-being interventions, significant lacuna exists regarding qualitative understanding these immersive experiences. Methods: Through semi-structured interviews 35 following four-week VR nature intervention, we constructed conceptual framework comprising five interconnected strata: experience, process, context, and outcome. Results: Our analysis illuminated intricate bidirectional relationships sensory elements, emotional responses, immersion depth, interactive affordances, post-session effects, development, implementation challenges, individual variability, comparative efficacy. The findings demonstrate congruence both Attention Restoration Theory Stress Recovery while necessitating consideration technology-specific mediators. Notably, identified “stress barrier” phenomenon temporarily inhibited intrusive cognitions, suggesting therapeutic mechanisms. Pronounced heterogeneity in environmental preferences psychophysiological responsiveness underscores imperative personalized strategies. Conclusions: These insights provide substantive guidance applications across therapeutic, occupational, educational domains, potentially augmenting our repertoire addressing stress-related sequelae contemporary society.

Язык: Английский

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