• The impact of visualization techniques of immersive virtual scenarios in promoting nature connectedness: A blind randomized controlled trial with mixed-methods approach 

      Calogiuri, Giovanna; Petersen, Evi; Haile, Amelia; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Little is known on whether and how different visualization techniques used to develop Immersive Virtual Nature (IVN) scenarios influence the users' subjective experience and feelings of nature connectedness. ...
    • A mixed-methods exploration of virtual reality as a tool to promote green exercise 

      Calogiuri, Giovanna; Keegan, Brendan J.; Birkheim, Siv Lena; Rydgren, Tore Litlere; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The salutogenic effects of green exercise are widely recognised, yet many individuals do not engage in this health-related behaviour. Using a convergent mixed methods approach, this study explored the impact of Virtual ...
    • Participatory Development of a Virtual Reality Exercise Program for People with Chronic Pain 

      Provan, Sella Aarrestad; Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Flaten, Ole E.; Pettersen, Henning; Røset, Linda; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Background: By describing how a participatory process led to changes in the design of a study of a virtual reality (VR)-guided exercise and mindfulness intervention tailored to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, ...
    • Taking real steps in virtual nature: a randomized blinded trial 

      Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Fröhlich, Fred; Flaten, Ole E.; Haile, Amelia; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Studies show that green exercise (i.e., physical activity in the presence of nature) can provide the synergistic psychophysiological benefits of both physical exercise and nature exposure. The present study aimed to ...
    • Technological Substrate for the GOGREEN VR Showcase: GOGREEN VR Showcase 

      Calogiuri, Giovanna; Fröhlich, Fred; Flaten, Ole E.; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Oppdragsrapport;18/2023, Research report, 2023)
      Denne rapporten ble utviklet som en del av forskningsprosjektet «GoGreenRoutes». Nærmere bestemt, rapporten beskriver aktiviteten tilknyttet oppgave 6.4 (arbeidspakke 6), som har som mål å designe og lage en Virtual Reality ...