Our access to computer-generated worlds changes the way we feel, how we think, and how
we solve problems. In this review, we explore the utility of different types of virtual reality …

This study explores virtual reality (VR) as an emerging tool integrated into brainstorming
activities to enhance creativity, and systematically reviews existing studies to provide an …

The narrative essence of human nature is that humans are storytellers, and this ability helps
to constitute our identities. Challenges that disrupt this innate ability are adverse events that …

Designing technologies to support mental health in children is a growing area of research.
However less is known about how to design with therapists for children with serious …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder developing after a
traumatic event like participation in combat activities. Objective diagnosis of combat PTSD …

As culture affects creativity, researchers have analyzed the influence of culture on design
creativity. However, their studies only concluded its positive or negative effects on creativity …

Stress and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide and manifest in some of the most
common mental health issues. While traditional therapies are effective, they are also costly …

Through decades of scholarly analysis and application, the practice of illness narratives has
been established as an effective therapeutic intervention for dealing with illness-related …

XR technologies are increasingly considered as expressive media with special qualities for
narrative representation. In this chapter, we chart some of the major challenges inherent in …

To help fill the gap in pediatric communication tools and support child-centered care in
pediatric hearing care, we designed and evaluated a novel narrative transmedia tool for …