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Studying the Effect of Added Exercises to VR Nature on Feelings of Subjective Vitality, Energy, Tension and Stress in Students
Korporaal, L.A. (2023) Studying the Effect of Added Exercises to VR Nature on Feelings of Subjective Vitality, Energy, Tension and Stress in Students.
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| Embargo date: | 1 August 2025 |
| Abstract: | The Walk in Nature Virtual Reality (VR) environment was developed in 2021 to improve subjective vitality and reduce stress. This environment was combined with subjective vitality increasing exercises, consisting of psychological and physical health elements. This study focussed on differences in effects of VR nature exposure (experience condition) compared to VR nature exposure with exercises (exercise condition) on feelings of subjective vitality, energy, tension and stress in higher education students and on giving insight in users ‘perspectives on why some users do not experience an increased energy. A research question was formulated: To what extend do operating exercises add to the effectiveness of the VR nature experience with regard to subjective vitality energy, tension and stress in higher education students? An experimental design was conducted in which 69 higher education students were randomly divided over the conditions. Measurement of subjective vitality (SVS), tense arousal and energetic arousal (AD ACL) took place before and after experiencing the VR condition. After the VR experience, participants of both conditions showed an increase in subjective vitality, a reduction of stress and tension, and no significant changes in energy. No difference in results between the two conditions were found. The exercises did not add to the effectiveness. However, participants mentioned either an increase (40), decrease (24) or similar scores (3) in energy, stating various explanations. To conclude, although adding the exercises does not seem to add to the effectiveness of the VR nature experience, the exercises do not cause a reduction either. However, experienced energy reduction after experiencing the exercise condition could be caused by participants being more aware of their body, mind and fatigue after doing the exercises. After improvements, future studies about the Walk in Nature environment should investigate if this suggestion is true and can be attributed as an additional effect of the exercises. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general, 70 social sciences in general, 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96699 |
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