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- The influence of anxiety, hostility and type D personality on health behaviors of university studentsPublication . Dores, Artemisa Rocha; Teixeira, Ricardo; Barros, DéboraSeveral studies demonstrate that type D personality and negative emotions are associated with health risk behaviors and determine the incidence and progression of cardiovascular disease in initially healthy individuals.
- The use of virtual reality in public speaking training programsPublication . Vasconcelos, Daniela; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Marques, António; Pereira, JavierIn several studies, the fear of public speaking acts like pathology. However, giving a lecture or presenting a project are daily tasks that stir the nerves, even the non-phobic person. The article intends to show the pedagogical vision about the influence of virtual environments’ aid in public speaking practice. Two studies were conducted. A scoping review debated the use of the virtual reality programs for public speaking skills training and has proved, in this context, is still a recent procedure, and so lacks solid evidence. Second, exploratory research detected and compared nine virtual reality applications for public speaking practice.
- Virtual reality cognitive-behavioral therapy biofeedback system for glossophobiaPublication . Correia, António; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Donga, João; Marques, António; Pereira, JavierThe fear of public speaking is one of the most common social phobias causing anxiety problems in many people. In this context, this project focuses on developing a tool capable of helping mental health professionals using virtual reality as a controlled environment in expository therapies, in this case applied to Glossophobia. To enhance the creation of self-control mechanisms in these patients, the use of virtual reality is explored with the aid of Neuro and Biofeedback, allowing the visualization in real time of the physiological response to the stimuli of the virtual environment.
- Virtual reality exposure therapy for Arachnophobia: A pilot studyPublication . Lopes, Inês; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Sá, Vítor J.; Oliveira, Gonçalo; Marques, António; Machado Veloso Gomes, Paulo Sérgio; Sá, Vítor J.; Pereira da Silva Marques, António José; Simões de Almeida, RaquelArachnophobia is a chronic disorder leading to significant avoidance of spider-related situations. This pilot study examines the effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for treating arachnophobia. The study included 25 participants who completed fear questionnaires and avoidance tests before, after and two weeks after the intervention. The intervention consisted of a session of progressive exposure to a novel and gamified virtual environment containing spiders. The results showed a significant reduction in fear and anxiety in relation to the phobic stimulus, suggesting that VRET is a promising approach for treating phobias, in controlled and safe environments.