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From awe to anxiety: investigating art-induced self-transcendence using virtual reality.

Front Psychol April 16, 2026 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1753676 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Peer reviewed
Topics	Anxiety
Key points	Art-induced self-transcendence can manifest as both awe and anxiety, depending on the artwork and context.

Abstract

From awe to anxiety: investigating art-induced self-transcendence using virtual reality.