虚拟现实放松体验能减轻自闭症儿童家长的压力吗?一项试点研究

IF 1.6 3区 心理学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES
Brian Lovell, Mark A. Wetherell
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认知训练和心理教育等心理治疗干预措施往往能有效缓解自闭症儿童照顾者的压力。然而,这些干预措施往往耗时较长,而且需要在家庭以外进行,这给干预措施的可及性带来了挑战。技术,尤其是虚拟现实(VR)技术,可用于支持在家中进行一系列数字干预。VR 头戴式设备可用于模拟放松体验,对一些护理群体具有缓解压力的作用。本研究在此基础上,探讨了 VR 模拟放松环境是否会给自闭症儿童的照顾者带来积极的心理变化。共有 18 名照顾者在单次体验中接触了 15 分钟的 VR 模拟自然环境(如海滩、森林)。在基线和干预后立即使用 POMS 测量状态情绪。感知压力(PSS)在基线和干预后三天和七天进行测量,以了解干预效果。干预后,紧张、愤怒、抑郁、疲劳和困惑的 POMS 分数较低,活力的分数较高。干预后 3 天和 7 天的 PSS 分数虽然不相上下,但与基线相比却较低。在 VR 中与模拟自然环境进行互动似乎能有效改善护理人员的情绪状态,并在长达七天的时间里减轻他们的压力。未来的研究应着眼于用更大的样本和更长的随访期来巩固和扩展这些发现。
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Do Virtual Reality Relaxation Experiences Alleviate Stress in Parents of Children with Autism? A Pilot Study

Psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive training and psychoeducation tend to be effective for alleviating stress in caregivers of children with autism. However, these interventions are often time consuming and take place outside the home, posing challenges for accessibility. Technology, especially virtual reality (VR) technology, can be used to support a range of digital interventions at home. VR headsets, when used to simulate relaxing experiences, have already been linked with stress relieving effects for some caregiving groups. This study builds on this, exploring whether VR simulated relaxing environments engender positive psychological changes for caregivers of children with autism. A total of 18 caregivers were exposed to VR simulated natural environments (e.g., beach, forest) for 15 min in a single session. State mood, captured with POMS, was measured at baseline and immediately post intervention. Perceived stress (PSS) was captured at baseline and, to explore intervention effectiveness, at three- and seven-days post intervention. POMS scores for tension, anger, depression, fatigue and confusion were lower, and scores for vigour higher, immediately post intervention. PSS scores at three-and seven-days post intervention, while comparable with one another, were lower compared with baseline. Interacting with simulated natural environments in VR seems effective for improving caregivers’ state mood and reducing their perceived stress for up to seven days. Future research should aim to consolidate and expand on these findings with larger samples and longer follow up periods.

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CiteScore
3.60
自引率
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发文量
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期刊介绍: Journal of Child and Family Studies (JCFS) international, peer-reviewed forum for topical issues pertaining to the behavioral health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. Interdisciplinary and ecological in approach, the journal focuses on individual, family, and community contexts that influence child, youth, and family well-being and translates research results into practical applications for providers, program implementers, and policymakers. Original papers address applied and translational research, program evaluation, service delivery, and policy matters that affect child, youth, and family well-being. Topic areas include but are not limited to: enhancing child, youth/young adult, parent, caregiver, and/or family functioning; prevention and intervention related to social, emotional, or behavioral functioning in children, youth, and families; cumulative effects of risk and protective factors on behavioral health, development, and well-being; the effects both of exposure to adverse childhood events and assets/protective factors; child abuse and neglect, housing instability and homelessness, and related ecological factors influencing child and family outcomes.
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