Restorative effects of virtual reality nature simulations at the workplace. An experimental approach
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Paper Number
1987
Paper Type
short
Description
Understanding information technology (IT) use at work is vital for addressing the ongoing transformation of the labor market. In recent years, personal well-being and employee satisfaction became increasingly acknowledged, leading to an increasing installation of naturalistic elements in today’s offices. However, prior research has not explained how to stimulate such naturalistic elements in a virtual reality, leaving its huge potential for remote work unused. To address this gap, our short paper presents design principles on how to simulate nature using virtual reality during breaks. This study can contribute to stress literature and help office workers identify the working environment they need for restauration. Based on insights from psychology and neuroscience, our experimental approach will be outlined, leading to a discussion of fruitful avenues for future research.
Recommended Citation
Reßing, Caroline; Nguyen, Thi Phuong Thao; and Oschinsky, Frederike Marie, "Restorative effects of virtual reality nature simulations at the workplace. An experimental approach" (2021). ICIS 2021 Proceedings. 15.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2021/is_future_work/is_future_work/15
Restorative effects of virtual reality nature simulations at the workplace. An experimental approach
Understanding information technology (IT) use at work is vital for addressing the ongoing transformation of the labor market. In recent years, personal well-being and employee satisfaction became increasingly acknowledged, leading to an increasing installation of naturalistic elements in today’s offices. However, prior research has not explained how to stimulate such naturalistic elements in a virtual reality, leaving its huge potential for remote work unused. To address this gap, our short paper presents design principles on how to simulate nature using virtual reality during breaks. This study can contribute to stress literature and help office workers identify the working environment they need for restauration. Based on insights from psychology and neuroscience, our experimental approach will be outlined, leading to a discussion of fruitful avenues for future research.
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