Use of tethered virtual reality headsets in exposure therapy for agoraphobia and social phobia
People with social phobia are characterized by a fear of being scrutinized, while people with agoraphobia have a fear of situations where escape may be difficult such as being in a crowded area. One way to support them is with the use of virtual reality technologies. Virtual reality (VR) allows peop...
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Animo Repository
2017
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/3315 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Summary: | People with social phobia are characterized by a fear of being scrutinized, while people with agoraphobia have a fear of situations where escape may be difficult such as being in a crowded area. One way to support them is with the use of virtual reality technologies. Virtual reality (VR) allows people to easily step into and immerse themselves in a completely different environment, simulated by a computer. The ability that VR has to transport a person into a different place and interact with the virtual environment gives it potential as a tool for phobia treatment. In this paper, we explore the use of VR as a platform for people with agoraphobia and social phobia to practice social interactions towards the goal of overcoming their fear. |
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