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M P Huang¹, N E Alessi

¹University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0390, USA. mhuang@umich.edu

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Virtual reality (VR) presence is the feeling of being in a virtual place. Understanding how mental health conditions affect VR presence is crucial for improving virtual environment design and therapeutic applications.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
Virtual Reality Studies

Background:

The concept of presence in virtual reality (VR) is well-researched, focusing on interactive and environmental factors.
The influence of an individual's mental status on the VR presence experience has been largely overlooked.
Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and psychosis may alter responses to virtual environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of mental status on the experience of presence in virtual reality.
To enhance the understanding of the presence construct within virtual environments.
To inform the design of virtual environments and their therapeutic applications for emotional disorders.

Main Methods:

This study reviews existing literature on virtual reality presence and mental health.
It synthesizes findings to explore the potential differential effects of various mental states on presence.
Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are suggested for future investigations.

Main Results:

Individuals with specific mental health conditions may exhibit unique responses to virtual reality environments.
The interplay between mental status and VR presence requires further empirical investigation.
Understanding these interactions can reveal new insights into presence and mental health.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of presence in VR necessitates considering the user's mental state.
Future research should explore the nuanced relationship between mental disorders and virtual reality experiences.
This knowledge can optimize VR for therapeutic interventions and user experience.