Conceitos Básicos
Vibrotactile feedback can enhance the ASMR experience, increasing the likelihood of ASMR tingling sensations and improving feelings of comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment.
Resumo
The study explored the impact of vibrotactile triggers on Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) experiences in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment.
Study 1 found that a VR-based multi-modal ASMR experience, including visual, auditory, and tactile elements, had a positive effect on users' mental well-being, improving feelings of relaxation, calmness, and enjoyment.
Study 2 investigated the specific impact of vibrotactile feedback on the ASMR experience. The results showed that vibrotactile feedback significantly enhanced users' perceptions of comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment during the ASMR experience. Vibrotactile triggers also increased the likelihood of ASMR tingling sensations and improved the sense of embodiment within the virtual avatar.
The findings suggest that vibrotactile feedback can heighten the realism and immersion of virtual touch interactions, leading to a more compelling ASMR experience. However, participants noted that overly strong vibrations could be arousing, indicating a preference for gentle, linear vibrations for optimal ASMR experiences.
Overall, the study highlights the potential of VR-based ASMR experiences, enhanced by vibrotactile triggers, to support mental well-being and emotional regulation. The insights can inform the design of future VR-based therapeutic applications.
Estatísticas
The results showed a statistically significant increase in the "Comfortable" (p=0.024), "Relaxing" (p=0.008), and "Enjoyable" (p<0.001) dimensions of the Experienced Pleasantness of Touch Questionnaire (EPTQ) when using vibrotactile devices compared to without.
The ASMR-15 scale score was also significantly higher (p<0.001) with vibrotactile devices, indicating an increased likelihood of ASMR experiences.
The Avatar Embodiment Questionnaire (AEQ) score was significantly higher (p<0.001) with vibrotactile devices, suggesting improved embodiment within the virtual avatar.
Citações
"Vibrotactile feedback may augment the immersion of users in the virtual environment by facilitating a more convincing self-avatar embodied."
"Some participants reported that overly strong vibration tactile sensation could lead to arousal during the experience, suggesting that in VR-based ASMR experiences, participants may prefer a gentle and linear vibration."