The role of social virtual world in increasing psychological resilience during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2021.107036
Abstract: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the physical health of individuals but the fear and anxiety of contracting the disease has also contributed to psychological distress among people. The current research identifies a… read more here.
Keywords: virtual world; world; psychological resilience; social virtual ... See more keywords
Psychological benefits of using social virtual reality platforms during the covid-19 pandemic: The role of social and spatial presence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2021.107047
Abstract: Social virtual reality (VR) platforms are an emergent phenomenon, with growing numbers of users utilizing them to connect with others while experiencing feelings of presence (“being there”). This article examines the associations between feelings of… read more here.
Keywords: reality platforms; presence; psychological benefits; virtual reality ... See more keywords
Traces in Virtual Environments: A Framework and Exploration to Conceptualize the Design of Social Virtual Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/tvcg.2022.3203092
Abstract: Creating social Virtual Environments (VEs) is an ongoing challenge. Traces of prior human interactions, or traces of use, are used in Physical Environments (PEs) to create more meaningful relationships with the PE and the people… read more here.
Keywords: virtual environments; framework exploration; social presence; environments framework ... See more keywords
Disturbing the Peace: Experiencing and Mitigating Emerging Harassment in Social Virtual Reality
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DOI: 10.1145/3512932
Abstract: Harassment has long been considered a severe social issue and a culturally contextualized construct. More recently, understanding and mitigating emerging harassment in social Virtual Reality (VR) has become a growing research area in HCI and… read more here.
Keywords: emerging harassment; harassment social; harassment; mitigating emerging ... See more keywords