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Virtual reality for nature experiences

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Given the increasing sophistication of virtual reality systems in providing immersive nature experiences, there is the potential for analogous health benefits to those that arise from real nature experiences. We call for research to better understand the human–nature–technology interaction to overcome potential pitfalls of the technology and design tailored virtual experiences that can deliver health outcomes and wellbeing across society.

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  1. School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Violeta Berdejo-Espinola, Christopher J. O’Bryan & Richard A. Fuller

  2. School of Social Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Berdejo-Espinola, V., Zahnow, R., O’Bryan, C.J. et al. Virtual reality for nature experiences. Nat Hum Behav (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-01857-0

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