VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGY ON EMPATHY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION BY ISEMIN, SUTO MEYEN (original) (raw)

2024, Media Psychology and Health

This study investigates how virtual reality (VR) technology impacts empathy and social interaction. VR, through its immersive capabilities, offers unique opportunities to explore and enhance interpersonal dynamics in digital environments. The research reviews empirical studies and practical applications across various sectors, such as healthcare and education, to understand how VR environments influence empathy levels and social behaviors. Key factors examined include the design of VR experiences, ethical considerations, and the implications for promoting positive social interactions. The findings contribute to understanding the transformative potential of VR in fostering empathy and improving interpersonal communication skills, offering insights into its effective and responsible use in contemporary society. Healthcare: VR has been investigated as a tool to enhance empathy among healthcare providers and improve patient care experiences (Piumsomboon et al., 2020). Education: Within educational settings, VR is utilized to promote empathy by offering students immersive experiences that foster understanding of diverse perspectives and historical events (Slater et al., 2014).

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