VR narratives as a tool for psychosocial reintegration in oncopsychology: a pilot study of symbolic internal reconstruction
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Nargiza Noimann-Zander
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The article discusses the potential of virtual reality (VR) narrative as a tool for psychological and social reconstruction and reintegration in oncology psychology. It presents a model of virtual narrative that is based on immersion, body-based experience, and narrative therapy. In this model, patients not only perceive but also actively create a story that affects their identity and emotional state.
The article examines the empirical evidence supporting the predicted effects of VR narratives. It identifies the key limitations of implementing this technology and outlines prospects for future research. The author argues that VR narrative could become an integral part of psychosocial support programs for cancer patients, combining the benefits of digital medicine with humanistic psychotherapy approaches.
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