Chronic stress contributes to adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Regular mindfulness practice has been shown to reduce stress and improve well-being. Although digital mindfulness tools are widespread, most applications rely on pre-recorded guided content and offer limited support for monitoring users’ internal processes or evaluating practice effectiveness. To address this gap, this...
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...
Stress is a significant factor in suicides among law enforcement officers (LEOs). While mindfulness meditation is recognized as effective for managing stress, it typically requires long-term commitment and instructor guidance. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an accessible and immersive means to deliver mindfulness meditation. Core mindfulness techniques have been implemented in VR, though...