Experiences of Depersonalization/Derealization Among Users of Virtual Reality Applications
A Cross-Sectional Survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22004303 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Miguel Barreda-Ángeles (0000-0002-5056-7633, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, corresponding author), Timo Hartmann (0000-0002-1862-7595, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 22-27 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1089/cyber.2022.0152 |
| PMID | 36595349 |
| OpenAlex | W4313455214 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 22 |
Previous research shows that virtual reality (VR) users may experience symptoms of depersonalization/derealization (DPDR) immediately after use. However, the impact of long-term VR use on these symptoms has not been analyzed so far. In a preregistered study, we conducted an online survey among a bigger sample of VR users ( N = 754) to investigate the relationship between time of use during the past 6 months and the presence of DPDR symptoms. The results support the absence of a linear association between time of VR use and the presence of symptoms, when controlling for other factors. DPDR symptoms are more frequent among younger female users and in those who experience higher levels of embodiment during use. Secondary analyses show that symptoms are more common among newer users and among those who engage in longer sessions. These findings suggest that current common VR experiences are not a cause of long-term DPDR symptoms for the majority of users, yet also encourage further research about specific cases where VR use might trigger DPDR experiences in the long term
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |