Research on the Methods of VR Technology to Reduce the Stress of College Students: A Case-study of Virtual Aquarium

Abstract

The increasing pressure of college students has become a social problem that has received widespread attention. Biologists’ research has shown that natural environments and highly “controlled” settings (such as botanical gardens) can help participants and observers reduce stress and maintain calm and peace. According to research published in the Journal of Environment & Behavior, those who spend time observing large aquariums or even smaller fish tanks may improve their physical and mental health. Virtual reality technology is the crystallization of the rapid development of computer software and hardware technology, sensor technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and behavioral psychology. It can give users an immersive sense of immersion and a perfect interaction with the environment. Ability has been widely used in many fields such as medicine, entertainment, and education, and has provided more possibilities for the development of traditional technologies. This article simulates the "natural (aquatic) environment" through a virtual aquarium based on VR technology, and takes students from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China as the survey object, using the form of questionnaires, and using the results of questionnaires and heart rate measurements to determine whether college students are affected by species abundance and the influence of fish abundance. The project will provide evidence that VR technology can help college students reduce their stress.