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The Use of Virtual Reality in Psychological Research and Therapy: Attributes and Limitations
SIS journal of projective psychology & mental health, Vol.29(2), pp.80-86
07/01/2022
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) allows users to experience highly immersive, simulated events that would otherwise be too dangerous, expensive, or just impossible to achieve in a real environment. While VR was once only available to a handful of researchers, commercialization and decreased costs have greatly increased its accessibility to all. Because it provides the capability to precisely control the virtual world, VR has become an increasingly popular tool for use by psychological researchers and therapists, alike. The vast growing literature on VR documents how it has been used for such purposes as gaming and entertainment, knowledge elicitation, training and education, exposure therapy, and physical rehabilitation. However, though the use of VR holds great potential, it may not be suitable for everyone. Many factors must be considered before adopting this technology. This article reviews some of the many uses for VR, as well as its strengths and limitations when used for research and therapy.
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- Title
- The Use of Virtual Reality in Psychological Research and Therapy
- Publication Details
- SIS journal of projective psychology & mental health, Vol.29(2), pp.80-86
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Somatic Inkblot Society. SIS Center
- Identifiers
- 99380576728706600
- Academic Unit
- Psychology; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English