The Power of Odor Persuasion
The Incorporation of Olfactory Cues in Virtual Environments for Personalized Relaxation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21786132 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli (0000-0001-9378-8447, University of Milan, corresponding author), Dario Monzani (0000-0001-9544-2933, University of Milan), Ketti Mazzocco (0000-0003-1382-6779, University of Milan), Emanuela Maggioni (0000-0002-6816-1025, Creative Technology (Singapore)), Gabriella Pravettoni (0000-0002-4843-4663, University of Milan) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 652-661 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Perspectives on Psychological Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1745-6916 • E-ISSN: 1745-6924 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/17456916211014196 |
| PMID | 34752166 |
| OpenAlex | W3213283403 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 75 |
Olfaction is the most ancient sense and is directly connected with emotional areas in the brain. It gives rise to perception linked to emotion both in everyday life and in memory-recall activities. Despite its emotional primacy in perception and its role in sampling the real physical world, olfaction is rarely used in clinical psychological settings because it relies on stimuli that are difficult to deliver. However, recent developments in virtual-reality tools are creating novel possibilities for the engagement of the sense of smell in this field. In this article, we present the relevant features of olfaction for relaxation purposes and then discuss possible future applications of involving olfaction in virtual-reality interventions for relaxation. We also discuss clinical applications, the potential of new tools, and current obstacles and limitations
Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Everyday life · Human–computer interaction · Olfaction · Perception · Persuasion · Recall · Virtual reality · Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies · Computer Science · Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research · Neuroscience · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |