Well-being in isolation: Exploring artistic immersive virtual environments in a simulated lunar habitat to alleviate asthenia symptoms

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.09343v1
• Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:04:00 GMT
• Title: Well-being in isolation: Exploring artistic immersive virtual environments in a simulated lunar habitat to alleviate asthenia symptoms
• Authors: Grzegorz Pochwatko, Wieslaw Kopec, Justyna Swidrak, Anna Jaskulska, Kinga H. Skorupska, Barbara Karpowicz, Rafa{\l} Mas{\l}yk, Maciej Grzeszczuk, Steven Barnes, Paulina Borkiewicz, Pawe{\l} Kobyli\'nski, Micha{\l} Pabi\'s-Orzeszyna, Robert Balas, Jagoda Lazarek, Florian Dufresne, Leonie Bensch, Tommy Nilsson
• Abstract summary: Strain on astronaut's mental well-being stems from increased exposure to isolated, confined, and extreme (ICE) conditions. To address this limitation, we administered the use of distinct environments to crew members partaking in a simulated lunar habitat study. We discovered a significant relationship between perceived stress-related symptoms and a reduction in perceived usage. The 'Aesthetic Realities' - virtual environments conceived as art exhibits - received exceptional praise from our participants.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Revived interest in lunar and planetary exploration is heralding a new era for human spaceflight, characterized by frequent strain on astronaut's mental well-being, which stems from increased exposure to isolated, confined, and extreme (ICE) conditions. Whilst Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) has been employed to facilitate self-help interventions to mitigate challenges caused by isolated environments in several domains, its applicability in support of future space expeditions remains largely unexplored. To address this limitation, we administered the use of distinct IVR environments to crew members (n=5) partaking in a simulated lunar habitat study. Utilizing a Bayesian approach to scrutinize small group data, we discovered a significant relationship between IVR usage and a reduction in perceived stress-related symptoms, particularly those associated with asthenia (syndrome often linked to chronic fatigue and weakness; a condition characterized by feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion that can be amplified in ICE conditions). The reductions were most prominent with the use of interactive virtual environments. The 'Aesthetic Realities' - virtual environments conceived as art exhibits - received exceptional praise from our participants. These environments mark a fascinating convergence of art and science, holding promise to mitigate effects related to isolation in spaceflight training and beyond.

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