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Evaluating Spatial Presence in Image-based Virtual Reality Self-Therapy

Authors
Mohd Fairuz Zaiyadi1, Nadia Diyana Mohd Muhaiyuddin1, *, Ariffin Abdul Mutalib1, Dayang Rohaya Awang Rambli2, Mohammad Hafis Shafiq3
1School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
2Computer and Information Sciences Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia
3Express Relief Academy, Kedah, Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: nadia.diyana@uum.edu.my
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Nadia Diyana Mohd Muhaiyuddin
Available Online 29 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-756-4_28How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Virtual reality; Spatial presence; Self-therapy; Guided imagery therapy; 3D Panorama; Image-based virtual reality
Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) has been used to treat various psychological disorders, including stressful conditions. It has been proven to be effective in reducing one’s stress levels. Through the utilisation of VR, users can experience self-therapy without having to see an actual therapist in person. This is mainly for those who are having mild or medium stress levels. Accordingly, this study proposes an application of Image-based VR (IBVR) for self-therapy that applies the spatial presence theory and the Guided Imagery Therapy (GIT) technique. The hybridisation of spatial presence and GIT in the development of the IBVR tool for self-therapy is expected to provide calmness to users through the feeling of being in a virtual environment. Following identifying appropriate elements, a prototype was developed for evaluation purposes. This paper evaluates the level of spatial presence experienced by users through the IBVR therapy session. The results indicate that the IBVR self-therapy tool is capable of giving users the sense of being physically present in the virtual environment. This potentially supports the effectiveness of the IBVR self-therapy tool in giving calmness and thus reducing stress for the users’ mental well-being.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Communication and Media (i-COME 24)
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Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
29 May 2025
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978-94-6463-756-4
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2667-128X
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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