VR Prior Experience and Total Intention: Virtual Reality Art Interventions for Mental Health
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https://doi.org/10.56294/mw2025693Keywords:
Virtual Reality (VR), Total Intention, VR Experience, Parametric and Non-Parametric Analysis, Virtual Reality Art Intervention (VRAI), Mental HealthAbstract
Previous research on virtual reality interventions for mental health has largely used single-method designs, lacking comprehensive investigation into "total intention" and experiential variables. This original research examines the relationship between total intention and prior virtual reality (VR) experience among university students participating in VR art interventions for mental health support. Employing a dual-statistical approach—combining parametric (independent samples t-test) and non-parametric (Mann-Whitney U test) methods—the study analyzed data from 82 Chinese university students within a counseling context. Results revealed that participants with prior VR experience reported significantly higher usage intention (Mdn = 3.89) than those without experience (Mdn = 3.67; p < 0.05). These findings highlight the crucial role of prior VR experience in fostering acceptance and effective engagement with VR art interventions. The study suggests that integrating preliminary VR training may reduce psychological barriers and enhance intervention outcomes. This research advances understanding of key experiential factors influencing technology adoption in mental health contexts.
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