APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Assessing the Impact of Presentation Medium on Experienced Presence Following a Guided Meditation Exercise

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Cognitive

  • Ivan Alatorre
    California State University Northridge
  • Anais Unanyan
    California State University Northridge
  • Ronald Gutierrez
    California State University, Northridge
  • Stefanie Drew
    California State University Northridge

Abstract

Presence levels were assessed after engaging in a meditation exercise across different mediums (audio-only, computer screen, VR). Engagement levels differed significantly between VR and computer-based delivery, though no significant difference in spatial presence was found. Results suggest VR may enhance presence in meditation compared to traditional methods.

Mindfulness and Meditation

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