Virtual reality-based compassion meditation for clinical contexts: A co-design study of a loving-kindness meditation prototype
Empathic Computing 2025 María Alejandra Quiros-Ramírez Quiros-Ramírez, Sophia Haberland, Tom Hempel et al.
Aims: This study introduces and evaluates a virtual reality (VR) prototype designed for the Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) to support mental health rehabilitation and relaxation in clinical contexts. The aims include the co-creation of a VR-based mindfulness experience with clinical experts and the evaluation of its usability, user experience, and short-term effects on relaxation, affect, and...