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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Environmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Virtual reality (VR) offers nature exposure for individuals in isolated, confined environments.
    • This study investigated the potential of VR-presented natural settings for stress reduction and mood enhancement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of immersive natural scenes in virtual reality for mitigating psychological stress.
    • To assess the impact of VR nature exposure on participants' mood and psycho-physiological arousal.
    • To explore the influence of scene preference on the effectiveness of VR relaxation.

    Main Methods:

    • 18 participants underwent mental stress induction via arithmetic tasks.
    • Psycho-physiological arousal was measured using electrodermal activity (EDA) and heart rate variability.
    • Mood and scene quality were assessed using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and the Modified Reality Judgment and Presence Questionnaire (MRJPQ).

    Main Results:

    • Natural VR scenes significantly reduced electrodermal activity (EDA) compared to a control scene.
    • Negative affect decreased following exposure to natural VR scenes, unlike the control.
    • Participants reported higher scene quality and greater reduction in negative affect for preferred natural VR scenes.

    Conclusions:

    • Immersive natural scenes in VR promote objective and subjective relaxation.
    • Personal preference for VR scenes amplifies mood benefits and perceived quality.
    • VR technology holds promise for facilitating relaxation in isolated environments, especially when tailored to user preferences.