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Spatial Narrative–Driven Emotion-Oriented Design Method for Healing-Oriented VR Serious Games

Authors
Zhongping Hu1, 2, Kyungran Choi1, *
1Department of Space and Culture Design, Kookmin University, Seoul, 01706, Republic of Korea
2College of Art, Xiangtan University, Yuhu District, Xiangtan City, 411105, Hunan Province, China
*Corresponding author. Email: ran@kookmin.ac.kr
Corresponding Author
Kyungran Choi
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_105How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Spatial narrative; Healing-oriented VR serious games; Emotion-oriented design; Digital therapeutics; Immersive experience
Abstract

This study investigates emotion-oriented design methods for healing-oriented VR serious games through the lens of spatial narrative. Integrating concepts from environmental psychology, immersion theory, and digital narratology, it constructs a “space–emotion–interaction” coupling model to reveal how spatial narrative mediates emotional experience and psychological healing. Combining case studies and prototype-based experiments, the research systematically analyzes spatial layout, atmospheric design, and interactive narrative mechanisms. Results demonstrate that spatial narrative not only enhances users’ immersion and empathy but also promotes emotional regulation and psychological recovery within virtual healing environments. The findings provide practical design strategies and theoretical insights for emotion-oriented design and digital therapeutic applications of VR serious games.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
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978-2-38476-511-9
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2352-5398
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