Evaluating VR-Based Meditation as a Tool to Manage Test Anxiety in Academic Settings
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting September 1, 2025 Abigail Mcdowell, A. Khasawneh, Frank Neeley et al.
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) meditation environment in reducing exam-related anxiety among graduate engineering students. Traditional meditation can be limited by environmental constraints, while VR offers an immersive alternative. Participants (N = 14) were exposed to both VR and 2D guided meditation experiences in a within-subjects design across two exam...