A meta-analysis of the effect of virtual reality on reducing public speaking anxiety

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Hui Lim ◽  
Vahid Aryadoust ◽  
Gianluca Esposito
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Virtual Reality and In Vivo Exposure Therapy as Psychological Interventions for Public Speaking Anxiety

2021 ◽  
pp. 014544552199110
Author(s):  
Rachel Reeves ◽  
David Curran ◽  
Amanda Gleeson ◽  
Donncha Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Speaking Anxiety

Public speaking anxiety (PSA) is a prevalent condition with disabling occupational, educational, and social consequences. Exposure therapy is a commonly utilized approach for treating PSA. Traditionally, this intervention has been delivered as in vivo exposure therapy (IVET). Limitations inherent to in vivo as a mode of delivery have been identified and studies have increasingly explored the use of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) as an alternative. Understanding the efficacy of both VRET and IVET as psychological interventions for PSA is important. A systematic search identified 11 studies with 508 participants. Meta-analysis yielded a large significant effect wherein VRET resulted in significant reductions in PSA versus control of −1.39 ( Z = 3.96, p < .001) and a similar large significant effect wherein IVET resulted in significant reductions in PSA versus control of −1.41 ( Z = 7.51, p < .001). Although IVET was marginally superior to VRET, both interventions proved efficacious. Given the advantages of utilizing VRET over IVET future research and clinical practice could explore VRET as a treatment option for PSA.

scholarly journals Cloud Based Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Service for Public Speaking Anxiety

Information ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justas Šalkevičius ◽  
Audronė Miškinytė ◽  
Lukas Navickas
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy ◽  
Skin Response ◽  
Virtual Reality Exposure ◽  
Therapy Service

Public speaking anxiety is commonly treated using cognitive behavioral therapy. During the therapy session, the patient is either asked to vividly imagine and describe the feared stimulus or is confronted with it in the real world. Sometimes, however, it can be hard to imagine the object of fear or to create a controllable environment that contains this stimulus. Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) can help solve these problems by placing the patient in a simulated 3D environment. While standalone VRET applications have been investigated for more than 25 years, we are analyzing the viability of a cloud-based VRET system. In this paper, we discuss the architectural and technical choices made in order to create a mobile and lightweight solution that can be easily adapted by any psychology clinic. Moreover, we are analyzing data gathered from 30 participants who have undergone a VRET session for public speaking anxiety. Finally, the collected psychophysiological signals including galvanic skin response (GSR) and skin temperature are processed and investigated in order to evaluate our cloud-based VRET system.

Brief Virtual Reality Therapy for Public Speaking Anxiety

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 543-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra R. Harris ◽  
Robert L. Kemmerling ◽  
Max M. North
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Reality Therapy ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Virtual Reality Therapy
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document