Leveraging Psychology of Virtual Body for Health and Wellness (original) (raw)

2015, Sundar/The Handbook of the Psychology of Communication Technology

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This work discusses the psychological implications of virtual reality (VR) technology in enhancing health and wellness. By manipulating personal experiences through structured goals, augmented multisensory inputs, and synthetic simulations, VR offers new avenues to address body image issues and improve emotional well-being. The paper outlines protocols for using VR in therapeutic settings to reshape negative body perceptions and foster positive cognitive shifts.