Research on Companion Experiments Based on Metaverse on the Psychological Well-Being of Senior Citizens Living Alone

Abstract

With the continuous advancement of technology, the metaverse, as an extension of virtual reality, has permeated various aspects of society and found widespread applications. Elderly individuals living alone, as a group lacking companionship and care, may potentially benefit from the application of the metaverse, offering them a new social and life experience. This study aims to explore the impact of metaverse application on the psychological well-being of elderly individuals living alone.