The Effect of Forest Video Using Virtual Reality on the Stress Reduction of University Students Focused on C University in Korea

Seong-Hee Jo,Poung-Sik Yeon,Jin-Seok Park

doi:10.3390/ijerph182312805

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of forest videos using virtual reality (VR) on the stress of college students. The study subjects were 60 college students who watched two-dimensional (2D) and VR videos, and we compared their control heart rate variability (HRV) and electroencephalogram (EEG). As a result, it was found that the VR group had a positive effect on high frequency (HF), standard deviation of all NN intervals (SDNN), and root-mean-square of successive differences (RMSSD) compared with the control group, and the VR group had a positive effect on HF compared with the 2D group. Second, EEG, a physiological indicator, showed statistical differences in Relative Alpha Power (RA), Relative Beta Power (RB), and Ratio of SMR–Mid Beta to Theta (RSMT) in VR groups in intra-group analysis. Among them, it was investigated that watching forest videos on VR became a state of concentration and immersion due to the increase in RSMT. As a result of the above, it was investigated that forest videos using VR had a positive effect on the physiological stress on college students. Therefore, it is expected that a positive effect will occur if VR is used as an alternative to stress management for college students.

Highlights

According to the Korea National Statistical Office [1], 7.9% of adolescents aged 20 to 29 said they felt suicidal, which is the highest figure compared to other age groups [2].the suicide rate of college students was 44.2% in 2019, 44.2% in 2018, 42.2% in2017, and 42.9% in 2016 among suicides of adolescents aged 20 to 29 [1]
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of watching forest videos using virtual reality (VR), a modern technology, on the stress reduction of college students and to suggest a stress management plan for college students
It was found that the stress of college students is affected in various ways and there is more stress caused by employment

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Introduction

According to the Korea National Statistical Office [1], 7.9% of adolescents aged 20 to 29 said they felt suicidal, which is the highest figure compared to other age groups [2].the suicide rate of college students was 44.2% in 2019, 44.2% in 2018, 42.2% in2017, and 42.9% in 2016 among suicides of adolescents aged 20 to 29 [1]. According to the Korea National Statistical Office [1], 7.9% of adolescents aged 20 to 29 said they felt suicidal, which is the highest figure compared to other age groups [2]. The suicide rate of college students was 44.2% in 2019, 44.2% in 2018, 42.2% in. Suicide research is conducted on all age groups, but it is necessary to pay particular attention to college students. It is a sad reality for young people who will lead the future society, and it has a negative impact on modern society.

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