ReviewJournal of technology in behavioral science2021
Virtual Reality Representations of Nature to Improve Well-Being amongst Older Adults: a Rapid Review.
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17 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effects of Digital Nature Interventions on Positive Psychological Outcomes: A Scoping Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- How do nature-based interventions increase the resilience of older persons? A best fit framework synthesis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Review
- VR-based nature interventions for health promotion in long-term care facilities (Nature Boost)-a mixed-methods feasibility study protocol.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Using virtual reality urban greenness with peer support to reduce stress and enhance social connection in older adults with mild depression: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Innovation in aging · 2026Article
- Virtual nature and well-being: Exploring the potential of 360° VR.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2025Article
- 3D built virtual arctic environment increase vigor through connectedness in older people.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Pilot study of telehealth delivery of horticultural therapy (TeleHT) as an acceptable intervention and in reducing suicide risk factors in veterans.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2024Article
- Virtual Reality Mental Health Interventions in Geriatric Care for Functional or Well-being Enhancement - A Scoping Review.Die Rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Age-related differences in subjective and physiological emotion evoked by immersion in natural and social virtual environments.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Virtual reality for nature experiences.Nature human behaviour · 2024Article
- Nature-based mindfulness programs using virtual reality to reduce pediatric perioperative anxiety: a narrative review.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Review
- Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map.Campbell systematic reviews · 2023Article
- Editorial: User-Avatar Bond: Risk and Opportunities in Gaming and Beyond.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Can Viewing Nature Through Windows Improve Isolated Living? A Pathway Analysis on Chinese Male Prisoners During the COVID-19 Epidemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
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- Exploring small stories of older adults elicited by virtual nature videos with a randomized online survey.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Poor well-being amongst older adults poses a serious health concern. Simultaneously, research shows that contact with nature can improve various facets of well-being, including physical, social, and mental well-being. However, nature is not always accessible for older adults due to mobility restrictions and related care needs that come with age. A promising strategy aims at bringing nature inside through pervasive technologies. However, so far, there is little academic understanding of essential nature characteristics, psychological processes involved, and means for implementation in practice. The current study used a three-folded rapid review to assess current understanding and strategies used for improving well-being for older adults through virtual reality representations of nature. Searches were performed across three databases, followed-up by content-based evaluation of abstracts. In total, a set of 25 relevant articles was identified. Only three studies specifically focus on digital nature as an intervention strategy for improving well-being amongst older adults. Although these studies provide useful starting points for the design and (technological) development of such environments, they do not generate understanding of how specific characteristics of virtual nature representations impact social well-being measures in particular, and of the underlying psychological processes involved. We conclude that follow-up research is warranted to close the gap between insights and findings from nature research, gerontology, health research, and human-technology interaction.
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