Outcomes of Visual Self-Expression in Virtual Reality on Psychosocial Well-Being With the Inclusion of a Fragrance Stimulus: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study

Frontiers in Psychology

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Girija Kaimal¹  Katrina Carroll-Haskins¹  Arun Ramakrishnan¹  Susan Magsamen²  Asli Arslanbek¹  Joanna Herres³ 

[1] Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, United States;International Arts + Mind Lab, Brain Science Institute, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, United States;Department of Psychology, The College of New Jersey, United States

关键词: virtual reality;    drawing;    fragrance;    mixed method;    well-being;    affect;    self-efficacy;    stress;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.589461

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Aims In this pilot mixed-methods study, we examined the participants experiences of engaging in virtual drawing tasks and the impact of an olfactory stimulus (calming fragrance blend) on outcomes of affect, stress, self-efficacy, anxiety, creative agency, and well-being (satisfaction with life).

【 授权许可】

CC BY