An Experimental Exploration of Cognitive Workload and Situational Awareness in Virtual Reality: Implications for Non‐Clinical Emotional Support | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
An Experimental Exploration of Cognitive Workload and Situational Awareness in Virtual Reality: Implications for Non‐Clinical Emotional Support
Key Points
Findings highlight the effects of virtual reality on cognitive workload and situational awareness, emphasizing its significance.
Cognitive workload and situational awareness metrics provide insights, showing how VR influences these aspects.
Experimental exploration of VR impacts on emotional support showcases its potential for diverse applications.
Implications suggest the need for further research on VR's effectiveness in clinical settings for enhanced emotional support.
Abstract
These findings provide insights into the effects of VR on CWL and SA, which may inform future research exploring VR's potential in clinical populations.