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Title: The Use of Mindfulness in the Metaverse: A Scoping Review
Authors: Seymour, S
Seymour, L
Sharpe, BT
Nandy, M
Lodh, S
Banerjee, M
Keywords: mindfulness;MBSR;MBCT;MBI;virtual world;augmented reality;metaverse;virtual reality
Issue Date: 13-Jun-2025
Publisher: Springer Nature
Citation: Seymour S. et al. (2025) 'The Use of Mindfulness in the Metaverse: A Scoping Review', Mindfulness, 0 (ahead of print), pp. 1 - 22. doi: 10.1007/s12671-025-02608-6.
Abstract: Objectives: This scoping review aimed to address a significant research limitation concerning mindfulness practices within the metaverse. The primary aim was to examine whether metaverse-based mindfulness training programs incorporate fundamental elements of traditional mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and adhere to core mindfulness principles. Methods: The review followed the five-step framework for scoping reviews, with a comprehensive search strategy employed across six databases, covering scholarly articles published between January 2015 and August 2023. Results: The review identified 23 studies combining mindfulness practices with virtual reality (VR) technology. Key findings include the following: (1) research in this field is in its infancy, with a lack of consistency in defining and measuring mindfulness; (2) a wide variety of study designs and implementations were observed, presenting challenges for drawing meaningful conclusions; (3) high levels of engagement were reported, but may be influenced by the novelty effect of VR; (4) mixed results were found across studies regarding the effectiveness of VR-based mindfulness interventions; and (5) there was limited ethnic diversity in study populations. Conclusions: While VR-based mindfulness interventions show promise, there is a critical need for more rigorous, high-quality studies that adhere to standardized definitions of mindfulness, employ validated measurement tools, and explore long-term effects. Future research should focus on developing a core set of outcome measures, investigating the sustainability of engagement, and expanding studies to include more diverse populations. Preregistration: This study is not preregistered.
Description: Data Availability: The data generated and analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
URI: https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31366
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02608-6
ISSN: 1868-8527
Other Identifiers: ORCiD: Monomita Nandy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8191-2412
ORCiD: Moitree Banerjee https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7031-8909
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