Enhancing Multisensory Virtual Reality Environments through Olfactory Stimuli for Autobiographical Memory Retrieval

被引:2
作者
Sasu, Vasilica-Gabriel [1 ]
Cirneci, Dragos [2 ]
Goga, Nicolae [3 ]
Popa, Ramona [3 ]
Neacsu, Razvan-Florin [3 ]
Goga, Maria [4 ]
Podina, Ioana [5 ]
Bratosin, Ioan Alexandru [3 ]
Bordea, Cosmin-Andrei [3 ]
Pomana, Laurentiu Nicolae [3 ]
Stan, Antonio Valentin [3 ]
Popescu, Bianca [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Politehn Bucuresti, Fac Automat Control & Comp, Bucharest 060042, Romania
[2] Spiru Haret Univ, Fac Psychol & Educ Sci, Bucharest 041905, Romania
[3] Univ Politehn Bucuresti, Dept Engn Foreign Languages, Bucharest 060042, Romania
[4] Univ Construct, Dept Educ, Bucharest 020396, Romania
[5] Univ Bucharest, Lab Cognit Clin Sci, Bucharest 050663, Romania
来源
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL | 2024年 / 14卷 / 19期
关键词
virtual reality; multisensory VR evoked autobiographical memory; olfactory stimulation; subjective experience;
D O I
10.3390/app14198826
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
This paper examines the use of multisensory virtual reality (VR) as a novel approach in psychological therapy for autobiographical memory retrieval with benefits for cognitive enhancement, stress reduction, etc. Previous studies demonstrated improved outcomes in treating various psychological conditions (affective disorders and PTSD). Technological advancements in VR, such as olfactory integration, can contribute to the realism and therapeutic potential of these environments. The integration of various physical stimuli with VR holds promising potential for psychological therapies and highlights the need for further interdisciplinary research. In this pilot study, we tested the efficacy of a new system for triggering autobiographical memory retrieval. For this, we used images combined with odors in a congruent manner and offering participants the chance to interact with the VR environment by using two virtual hands. We evaluated the efficacy of this system using qualitative methods, with emphasis on the evaluation of the emotions associated with memory recollection and the ease of triggering memories. All participants in our pilot study experienced intense emotions related to childhood or adolescence, and the pleasant feelings they had during the experiment persisted even after it ended. This is an advancement to what exists currently and provides original research elements for our paper.
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