Journal of Behavioral Health and Psychology. 2024;
13(4):(348-382)
Mindful Space: Mixed Methods Study
Kathy Sexton-Radek, Dean Jensen, Ella Hardy, Treasure Keys, Annette Kwasniewski, Yahaira Gonzalez, Anna Sendecki, Silvia Barak, Grace Hovorka.
Abstract
An investigation of the utility of mindfulness delivered by Virtual Reality (VR) was conducted
as analogy to possible use in space flight or at the International Space station by astronauts.
Undergraduate students from a midwestern university were invited to participate in a study
of one week using VR delivery of a mindfulness script dictation, accompanying music and
VR scenes of relaxing landscapes. Results of the investigation indicate satisfaction with
using the VR delivery and the mindfulness script. The sample size of three was analyzed in
terms of the pre to post VR delivery of mindfulness and their sleep quality. Positive changes
were noted in all three participants. Future directions for this methodology are discussed.
