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Iouliani Pachiti
Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2023 Jun
Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2023 Jun
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Pachiti, I. (2023). A novel approach to attention training for children with attention deficits: The role of virtual reality in the Child ViReal Support Program. In Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference. Nicosia, Cyprus. https://doi.org/10.1024/2673-8627/a000045
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Pachiti, Iouliani. “A Novel Approach to Attention Training for Children with Attention Deficits: The Role of Virtual Reality in the Child ViReal Support Program.” In Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference. Nicosia, Cyprus, 2023.
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Pachiti, Iouliani. “A Novel Approach to Attention Training for Children with Attention Deficits: The Role of Virtual Reality in the Child ViReal Support Program.” Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference, 2023, doi:10.1024/2673-8627/a000045.
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@conference{iouliani2023a,
title = {A novel approach to attention training for children with attention deficits: The role of virtual reality in the Child ViReal Support Program},
year = {2023},
month = jun,
address = {Nicosia, Cyprus},
doi = {10.1024/2673-8627/a000045},
author = {Pachiti, Iouliani},
booktitle = {Neo-PRISM-C Final Conference},
month_numeric = {6}
}
Abstract
Attention deficits significantly impact children’s daily lives, making it vital for them to receive specialized support services. Recent advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology allow it to be integrated into intervention programs for children with attention deficits. The ‘Child ViReal Support Program’–a multilevel intervention program combining parent training and child training–was designed and implemented. The child training employs VR technology and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children enhance their focused and sustained attention and self-regulation skills. A randomized controlled trial using a cross-over design was conducted with the participation of 16children (9–12years old) and their parents. Participants were assessed four times using computerized cognitive assessments and questionnaires. The study findings suggest that the intervention yielded favorable outcomes for children, manifesting as significant enhancements in multiple domains. Moreover, children expressed positive evaluations regarding their engagement with VR technology and the tasks involved. The implementation of cutting-edge technologies, such as VR, creates new perspectives for psychological research and provides resources for novel experimental paradigms and interactive applications holding promise for addressing attention deficits in children and advanced interventions in this area.
Attention deficits significantly impact children’s daily lives, making it vital for them to receive specialized support services. Recent advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology allow it to be integrated into intervention programs for children with attention deficits. The ‘Child ViReal Support Program’–a multilevel intervention program combining parent training and child training–was designed and implemented. The child training employs VR technology and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children enhance their focused and sustained attention and self-regulation skills. A randomized controlled trial using a cross-over design was conducted with the participation of 16children (9–12years old) and their parents. Participants were assessed four times using computerized cognitive assessments and questionnaires. The study findings suggest that the intervention yielded favorable outcomes for children, manifesting as significant enhancements in multiple domains. Moreover, children expressed positive evaluations regarding their engagement with VR technology and the tasks involved. The implementation of cutting-edge technologies, such as VR, creates new perspectives for psychological research and provides resources for novel experimental paradigms and interactive applications holding promise for addressing attention deficits in children and advanced interventions in this area.
