Abstract
Promoting resilience is crucial to support people in the face of potentially life-threatening traumatic experiences caused by existential crises arising from e.g., climate change and socioeconomic instabilities. Virtual Reality (VR) can aid in supporting resilience as it allows for embodied experiences and experiential learning.
Thus, we present the design and initial user evaluation of an immersive VR experience for strengthening resilience, inspired by Viktor Frankl’s meaning-centred psychotherapy approach `logotherapy and existential analysis' (LTEA).
The prototype immerses users in two experiences related to guilt or suffering. It then guides them through an interactive reflection, encouraging them to consider their potential for finding meaning even in adverse circumstances.
This paper contributes to the growing field of VR for well-being by introducing the under-explored approach of LTEA as a way to strengthen resilience. We discuss aspects of resilience support in VR by addressing the relevance of identifying and utilising technology-specific affordances to enhance reflective practice and explore the potential of peer support for promoting resilience
Thus, we present the design and initial user evaluation of an immersive VR experience for strengthening resilience, inspired by Viktor Frankl’s meaning-centred psychotherapy approach `logotherapy and existential analysis' (LTEA).
The prototype immerses users in two experiences related to guilt or suffering. It then guides them through an interactive reflection, encouraging them to consider their potential for finding meaning even in adverse circumstances.
This paper contributes to the growing field of VR for well-being by introducing the under-explored approach of LTEA as a way to strengthen resilience. We discuss aspects of resilience support in VR by addressing the relevance of identifying and utilising technology-specific affordances to enhance reflective practice and explore the potential of peer support for promoting resilience
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Human-Computer Interaction - INTERACT 2023 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 19th IFIP TC13 International Conference, York, UK, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Proceedings, Part IV |
| Pages | 176-186 |
| Volume | 14145 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-42293-5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 Aug 2023 |
| Event | 19th International Conference of Technical Committee 13 (Human- Computer Interaction) (INTERACT 2023) - Ron Cooke Hub University of York, York, United Kingdom Duration: 28 Aug 2023 → 1 Sept 2023 https://interact2023.org/ |
Publication series
| Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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| Publisher | Springer |
Conference
| Conference | 19th International Conference of Technical Committee 13 (Human- Computer Interaction) (INTERACT 2023) |
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| Abbreviated title | INTERACT 2023 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | York |
| Period | 28/08/23 → 1/09/23 |
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Research Field
- Experience Business Transformation
Keywords
- Virtual Reality
- resilience
- reflection
- Existential HCI
- Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
