@article{jeanningros_validation_2023,

title = {Validation of a Virtual Environment to Induce State Social Physique Anxiety in Women with Obesity and Social Physique Anxiety},

author = {A. Jeanningros and A. Baillot and G. Corno and M. -C. Rivard and A. Aimé and S. Bouchard},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85172809066&doi=10.3390%2fjcm12186065&partnerID=40&md5=27989e0e8e959a373732f11758e997b5},

doi = {10.3390/jcm12186065},

issn = {20770383},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {18},

abstract = {State Social Physique Anxiety (SPA), in contrast to Trait SPA, is triggered by specific situations that elicit SPA. To date, no research has used virtual reality (VR) to recreate a situation that may elicit State SPA. The purpose of this study is to validate a virtual environment (VE) that simulates an anxiogenic situation to induce State SPA in women with obesity and high SPA. The high SPA group consisted of 25 self-identified women living with obesity and high Trait SPA. The low SPA group consisted of 20 self-identified women with low SPA. All participants were immersed in a virtual swimming pool environment for 10 min using a virtual reality headset. After the immersion, State SPA and fear of being negatively judged felt during immersion were measured with self-report questionnaires. A questionnaire assessing unwanted negative side effects was administered before and after the immersion. Using an ANCOVA with Trait SPA as covariate, State SPA was found to be significantly higher in the high SPA group. Fear of being judged negatively was also significantly higher in the high SPA group. Unwanted negative side effects scores did not increase post-immersion in either group. This study documents the validity of a novel VE for inducing State SPA in women with obesity and high SPA. © 2023 by the authors.},

note = {Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)},

keywords = {adult, analysis of covariance, article, clinical article, controlled study, disease simulation, Fear, female, human, immersion, obesity, questionnaire, self report, social anxiety, swimming pool, validation process, virtual reality, visual analog scale},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{berthiaume_validation_2018,

title = {The validation of a telepresence scale for psychotherapy delivered in videoconference},

author = {M. Berthiaume and S. Bouchard and C. Brisebois and G. Robillard},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067878343&partnerID=40&md5=2f77683267ff320f07e35158fb55b9e4},

issn = {15548716},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine},

volume = {2018},

number = {16},

pages = {131–136},

abstract = {The Telepresence in Videoconference Scale (TVS) was developed and tested over several years, but its psychometric properties have not been formally documented. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and factor structure of the TVS. A total of 157 participants completed the scale following a videoconference session with a psychotherapist delivered over four clinical trials. The TVS was submitted to an exploratory factor analysis using the Principal Components method and a Varimax rotation. Three factors were found: ‘’Physical Presence’’, ‘’Interaction’’, and ‘’Absorption’’. Inter-item correlations and Cronbach’s alpha were conducted to measure the internal consistency of the scale. Discriminant validity and convergent validity were assessed with the Immersive Tendencies Questionnaire and the Distance Communication Comfort Scale. The results suggest that this revised version of the Telepresence in Videoconference Scale is a reliable and valid tool to measure clients’ sense of presence during psychotherapy sessions delivered over videoconference technologies. Future research could examine whether this scale may be used in different contexts and with different populations. © 2018, Interactive Media Institute. All rights reserved.},

note = {Publisher: Interactive Media Institute},

keywords = {adult, article, comfort, controlled study, convergent validity, Cronbach alpha coefficient, discriminant validity, exploratory factor analysis, female, human, human experiment, internal consistency, major clinical study, male, psychotherapist, psychotherapy, questionnaire, validation process, varimax rotation, videoconferencing},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{cote_virtual_2008,

title = {Virtual reality exposure for phobias: A critical review},

author = {S. Côté and S. Bouchard},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-70749103057&partnerID=40&md5=4a4f53e70b7584deb161bd651b025e08},

issn = {17849934},

year  = {2008},

date = {2008-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Cyber Therapy and Rehabilitation},

volume = {1},

number = {1},

pages = {75–92},

abstract = {This article is a review of the literature on efficacy and outcome studies using in virtuo exposure treatments to treat specific phobias. Thirty-nine studies were examined for this review: 56% were case studies or small sample studies, 13% were studies using larger samples, but no control or comparison condition, 13% used a comparison group (waiting list, placebo), 8% used a comparative treatment condition (usually in vivo expo- sure) and 13% used both. The specific phobias that were treated in these studies were acrophobia, aviophobia, claustrophobia, arachnophobia and fear of driving. The majority of these studies demonstrated that in virtuo exposure is effective and constitutes an interesting alternative to in vivo exposure. However, as the area is still taking its first steps, more studies with stronger methodological validity (control and comparative treatment conditions) are needed. © Virtual Reality Medical Institute.},

keywords = {claustrophobia, Cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, computer system, environmental exposure, human, Human computer interaction, phobia, quality control, review, stimulus response, therapy effect, validation process, virtual reality},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{albert_scene_2005,

title = {Scene perception, gaze behavior, and perceptual learning in virtual environments},

author = {G. Albert and P. Renaud and S. Chartier and L. Renaud and L. Sauvé and S. Bouchard},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-29444459017&doi=10.1089%2fcpb.2005.8.592&partnerID=40&md5=87150bf324f101229007a48f91517702},

doi = {10.1089/cpb.2005.8.592},

issn = {10949313},

year  = {2005},

date = {2005-01-01},

journal = {Cyberpsychology and Behavior},

volume = {8},

number = {6},

pages = {592–600},

abstract = {More and more immersive environments are developed to provide support for learning or training purposes. Ecological validity of such environments is usually based on learning performance comparisons between virtual environments and their genuine counterparts. Little is known about learning processes occurring in immersive environments. A new technique is proposed for testing perceptual learning during virtual immersion. This methodology relies upon eye-tracking technologies to analyze gaze behavior recorded in relation to virtual objects' features and tasks' requirements. It is proposed that perceptual learning mechanisms engaged could be detected through eye movements. In this study, nine subjects performed perceptual learning tasks in virtual immersion. Results obtained indicated that perceptual learning influences gaze behavior dynamics. More precisely, analysis revealed that fixation number and variability in fixation duration varied with perceptual learning level. Such findings could contribute in shedding light on learning mechanisms as well as providing additional support for validating virtual learning environments. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.},

keywords = {adult, article, behavior, controlled study, eye fixation, eye movement, female, Fixation, gaze, human, human experiment, Humans, immersion, Learning, male, mental performance, normal human, Ocular, perceptual learning, qualitative validity, User-Computer Interface, validation process, virtual reality, Visual Perception},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{bouchard_delivering_2004,

title = {Delivering Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia in Videoconference},

author = {S. Bouchard and B. Paquin and R. Payeur and M. Allard and V. Rivard and T. Fournier and P. Renaud and J. Lapierre},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-1842783565&doi=10.1089%2f153056204773644535&partnerID=40&md5=b16d49e06152cafecd086aa08c3326b7},

doi = {10.1089/153056204773644535},

issn = {15305627 (ISSN)},

year  = {2004},

date = {2004-01-01},

journal = {Telemedicine and e-Health},

volume = {10},

number = {1},

pages = {13–25},

abstract = {Delivering psychotherapy by videoconference could significantly increase the accessibility of empirically validated treatments. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) when the therapy is delivered either face-to-face or by videoconference. A sample of 21 participants was treated either face-to-face or by videoconference. Results showed that CBT delivered by videoconference was as effective as CBT delivered face-to-face. There was a statistically significant reduction in all measures, and the number of panic-free participants among those receiving CBT by videoconference was 81% at post-treatment and 91% at the 6-month follow-up. None of the comparisons with face-to-face psychotherapy suggested that CBT delivered by videoconference was less effective. These results were confirmed by analyses of effect size. The participants reported the development of an excellent therapeutic alliance in videoconference as early as the first therapy session. The importance of these results for treatment accessibility is discussed. Hypotheses are proposed to explain the rapid creation of strong therapeutic alliances in videoconferencing.},

note = {Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert Inc.},

keywords = {adult, agoraphobia, article, behavior therapy, clinical article, Cognitive systems, Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), female, Health care, health care delivery, human, male, Medical problems, panic, Patient monitoring, priority journal, psychotherapy, telecommunication, Telemedicine, Therapeutic alliances, validation process, Video conferencing, videorecording},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}