Designing Loving-Kindness Meditation in Virtual Reality for Long-Distance Romantic Relationships
arXiv Preprint Archive September 21, 2023 Xian Wang, Xiaoyu Mo, Lik-Hang Lee et al.
Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) can improve intimate relationships, but long-distance couples often lack access to shared LKM activities. Researchers conducted workshops with couples to design a virtual reality (VR) prototype for LKM. In a study comparing the VR prototype to a video conferencing tool, both methods positively affected intimate relationships, but the VR prototype was preferred for long-term use. The work proposes design considerations for VR apps supporting LKM for long-distance couples.