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Johan F. Hoorn

2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2025

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Exploring technology-assisted mindfulness: a systematic progressive review on the role of virtual reality

Virtual Reality September 2, 2025 Mengru Liu, Anthony Kong, Fuxuebing Huang et al. 8 citations

With the advancement of digital technology, mindfulness practices have evolved beyond traditional methods into immersive, interactive, and biofeedback-supported experiences. This study proposes the Systematic Progressive Exploration Methodology (SPEM) to examine technology-assisted mindfulness, narrowing its focus from 3,053 peer-reviewed publications (publication trends and disciplinary...

Loving-Kindness and Walking Meditation with a Robot: Countering Depression by Stimulating Creativity

Ivy Shiming Huang, Yoyo Wing Yiu Cheung, Johan F. Hoorn

Depression often results in personal and social losses. Young people going through psychological changes are particularly vulnerable. This study explores the use of different treatments in reducing depression among young people and the possibility of using social robots as instructors in the process. Participants (N = 142), aged between 18 and 34 joined a one-time laboratory experiment. They...