Virtual Reality Software Shows Potential to Help Bullying Victims
November 18th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
There are many pressures and emotional difficulties associated with school, and the issue of bullying is certainly among them. Searching for ways to address this common problem with efficacy and meaningful attention, researchers at the University of Warwick have recently studied the potential of a virtual reality program to decrease victimization among school children. The study administered three weeks of three sessions per week involving the FearNot! virtual school environment, in which children could participate in simulated bullying scenarios and offer solutions for the characters. The program is said to require a longer duration and reminder sessions over time, but may be a good choice for school curricula.
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A step in the right direction I’d say… bullying really is an issue that is worrisome to kids and parents alike… if children are shown the solution to deal with a bullying situation, it will surely make them more prepared to actually face a real one.
Placards all over the school campus, plays by seniors in schools and an awareness campaign incorporated in the curriculum… all these and more measures have been incorporated in a lot of schools to deter bullies and bullying in schools and this new technique seems like the right fit for a generation that like everything techno :)
Innovative idea indeed… kids are interested in anything tech and it is a very nice idea to give something helpful in an interface they prefer.
This sounds like something that was much-needed in schools all over. Bullying is rampant in schools all over and it is something that is becoming quite a nuisance to parents and school authorities alike. This new approach, I hope, will be able to solve this menace.
I don’t see how a software is going to help children steer clear of being victims of bullying unless and until strong measures are undertaken by school authorities and a genuine attempt is made at putting an end to this age-old nuisance.