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Entries by Manuel Bachmann

When Avatars Overhear: How Cautiously Do Young People Share Personal Information in the Metaverse?

Young people may be more likely to open up in the metaverse if a third avatar is quietly present in the room. This is an initial finding from a small sample taken in an interdisciplinary study by the Departments of Business, Engineering and Computer Science, and Social Work at Bern University of Applied Sciences on […]

Combating Stress with Immersive Neurofeedback

Stress has long become part of everyday life for many people in Switzerland. The increasing burden of time pressure, constant accessibility, and high performance demands is leading ever more frequently to mental exhaustion (Health Promotion Switzerland, 2022). An innovative approach to stress prevention is neurofeedback training – particularly when it is made more immersive and […]

How virtual reality supports performance skills

How effective is Virtual Reality Public Speaking Training (VRPST) compared to conventional preparation for oral presentations? Researchers from BFH and the University of Bern investigated this question in a study. A total of 42 participants were randomly divided into two groups to test the effectiveness of VRPST on the quality of presentations. They were also […]