VRtual Societies - How Virtual Reality Could Dismantle Gender Bias
A recent virtual reality study explored implicit gender bias. In the study, harassment felt real when participants occupied the opposite-gender body Men embodying women showed a reduction in implicit bias.
Jun 16, 2025
VRtual Societies - Can Virtual Reality Stop Bullying in Schools?
A pilot study in U.S. middle schools demonstrated that a VR-enhanced bullying prevention curriculum significantly increased students' empathy and reduced bullying behaviors, fostering a stronger sense of belonging. By allowing students to experience bullying scenarios immersively, VR effectively reduces psychological distance, making the impact of bullying more immediate and personal.
May 19, 2025
VRtual Societies - A Mile in Their Shoes: How VR Can Reduce Homelessness Stigma
A new study reveals that experiencing homelessness through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) significantly reduces negative attitudes and increases willingness to help unhoused individuals, with effects lasting over a week. By allowing participants to feel social exclusion firsthand, VR effectively closes the "empathy gap," offering a powerful tool for promoting compassion and social change.
Apr 22, 2025