Key result
An innovative virtual reality breathing interaction system was validated through EEG experiments to be effective for anxiety therapy and prompt anxiety alleviation.
Why the study?
The timely alleviation and healing of anxiety is crucial for preventing anxiety disorders, prompting exploration of digital VR-based breathing interaction methods.
Does a VR system with breathing interaction modalities improve anxiety relief in participants?
Does a VR system with breathing interaction modalities improve anxiety relief in participants?
An innovative virtual reality system incorporating breath interaction modalities demonstrates potential for alleviating anxiety based on EEG and qualitative assessments.
Hypothesis-generating for VR-breathing systems in anxiety; randomized trials needed before clinical adoption.
The timely alleviation and healing of anxiety is crucial for preventing anxiety disorders. This study explores innovative digital approaches for anxiety relief by integrating virtual reality (VR) and multimodal interaction theories and technologies with psychodrama therapy and breathing therapy from psychology. The research proposes an innovative method of breathing interaction based on olfactory interaction modalities and designs breathing interaction semantics aimed at anxiety healing through three types of breathing therapy. Using the Unreal Engine, VR gamified scenarios and interaction logic for levels were constructed, leading to the development of a multimodal immersive software interaction system and a prototype for VR hardware interaction that extends the breathing interaction modality. The effectiveness of the system for anxiety relief was validated through an EEG experiment involving 38 participants, supported by analysis of Topographic Maps, Band-Power Reports, ERP analysis, and qualitative data from the USE scale. This research confirms that the innovative integration of VR and breathing interaction modalities is effective for anxiety therapy, aiding users in promptly alleviating anxiety and simplifying the psychological healing process.
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Shaoting Zeng (2025) studied Anxiety (n=38). Virtual reality (VR) breathing interaction system vs. Wearing devices without VR visual display or interactive operations was evaluated on EEG activity (Topographic Maps, Band-Power Reports, ERP analysis) and qualitative data from the USE scale. An innovative virtual reality breathing interaction system was validated through EEG experiments to be effective for anxiety therapy and prompt anxiety alleviation.
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