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Pretest-Posttest and Daily Diary Study: Observing the Effects of Virtual Reality “Walk in Nature” Intervention on Subjective Vitality, Energy, Stress, and Daily Activities in Students
Minina, A. (2023) Pretest-Posttest and Daily Diary Study: Observing the Effects of Virtual Reality “Walk in Nature” Intervention on Subjective Vitality, Energy, Stress, and Daily Activities in Students.
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| Embargo date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Abstract: | In 2021, the virtual reality-based "Walk in Nature" intervention aimed at reducing stress and improving subjective vitality was developed. It comprised four different components, combining both revitalising and physical well-being activities. Previous studies implementing the intervention among students employed a pretest-posttest method for evaluating its effectiveness. Despite the "Walk in Nature" demonstrating promising effects on vitality and stress, its influence on the daily lives of students remained unclear. The current study explored the differences in students’ subjective vitality, stress, energy, and daily activities one week before and one week after participating in the "Walk in Nature" intervention. A one-group pretest-posttest within-subjects observational design with the ecological momentary assessment (namely, the daily diary method) was employed among 34 higher-education students. Additionally, as the intervention was considered relatively novel, the usability, immersive tendencies, and presence were also evaluated. To determine the differences in the pre-and post-intervention periods, the paired-samples t-test, visual inspection, linear mixed modelling, and chi-squared analyses were applied. Following the findings, no significant changes in vitality, energy, or stress were established. Nonetheless, in the post-intervention period, a statistically significant increase was observed in engagement in certain daily activities, including household chores, travelling, physical exercises, and university-related tasks. Notable daily fluctuations in vitality, stress, and energy were also depicted throughout the two weeks. Overall, participating in one session of the “Walk in Nature” intervention does not seem to exert longer-term effects. Future studies should incorporate a single-case experimental design to determine the real-life intervention influence and the number of intervention sessions needed for a longer-lasting effect. Additionally, the number of measurements during the day should be increased to address the daily fluctuations. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97056 |
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