Poster 9

[P-9-01] Relationship between Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Dance Events Using Metaverse.

*KAZUMA TORA¹, Ryo Momosaki² (1.Akiyama Clinic(Japan), 2.Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University(Japan))

Keywords:

Virtual Reality,Metaverse,Well-Being

Dance events using metaverse provide a novel experience that transcends physical limitations. These are expected to have psychological and physical impacts. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impacts of metaverse dance events on psychological well-being and satisfaction, and to clarify the relationship between these impacts.We also analyzed between-group differences in happiness and satisfaction based on equipment used for participation and exercise habits.A dance event was held on the cluster metaverse platform. Afterwards, the results of a questionnaire survey by 26 participants were analyzed. Survey items included satisfaction (10-point scale), psychological well-being, stress reduction, and exercise load (all on a 5-point likert scale). Equipment used for participation exercise habits, and physical improvement were evaluated. The relationships among psychological well-being, satisfaction, stress reduction, and exercise load were analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. A t-test was used for between-group comparisons by equipment used and exercise habits.By gender, 42.3% male and 46.2% female.65.4% of respondents were over 30 years old. The reason of participation was “because I like exercise and dancing” by 34.6%. Stress decreased in 84.6% of the participants. We found significant positive correlations between. happiness and satisfaction (r=0.592), happiness and stress reduction (r=0.761). satisfaction and stress reduction (r=0.411). However, there was no significant difference in the comparison between the groups based on the presence or absence of exercise habits and the difference in the use of VR devices. The means of satisfaction, happiness, and stress reduction were slightly higher for VR device users and exercise enthusiasts.This study showed that satisfaction with metaverse dance events may contribute to psychological well-being and stress reduction.