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An Explorative Study of the Experience of Connectedness and Well-Being in the Immersive VR-experience Elele

Nagra, Tijani (2024) An Explorative Study of the Experience of Connectedness and Well-Being in the Immersive VR-experience Elele.

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Abstract:The prevalence of anxiety and depression increased after COVID-19 due to increased isolation. Previous research has also proposed that disconnectedness could be linked to depression. Virtual reality as an upcoming treatment method holds benefits in the treatment of mental health problems. Elele is an immersive virtual reality experience that focuses on connectedness, and hence, this paper will focus on the experience of Elele. This paper aims to investigate connectedness in the immersive virtual reality experience Elele by Sjoerd van Acker. Furthermore, this paper aims to investigate what effect Elele has on mental well-being. This study used an exploratory research design, interviewing 20 people in groups of two and their responses were analysed using reflective thematic analysis to gain insight into participants' experience in Elele. Connectedness experienced in three parts: connection to oneself, others, and wider world. Connection to self experienced through intuitive movement in the artistic scenery and being alone in an environment and positioned in the centre. Connection to others experienced through collaboration, shared goals, and shared exploration of the world. Connection to wider world experienced through changing scenery. Participants reported a good mood during experience, felt an improvement in well-being. Furthermore, they had positive outlook beyond the experience.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100581
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