Exploring social exclusion through immersive virtual reality: a qualitative comparison with the Cyberball paradigm in children and adolescents | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Exploring social exclusion through immersive virtual reality: a qualitative comparison with the Cyberball paradigm in children and adolescents
Key Points
Immersive virtual reality effectively simulates social exclusion scenarios for participants.
Key emotional responses were evaluated, highlighting contrasts with the Cyberball paradigm.
Qualitative comparisons reveal deeper insights into children's and adolescents' experiences with social exclusion.
Findings suggest that virtual reality can enhance understanding of social exclusion effects, necessitating further exploration.