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The use of experiential virtual reality to minimize anxiety in children with life-limiting condition.
Zubková, Anna ; Hocko Fajnerová, Iveta (advisor) ; Vlčková, Karolína (referee)
This thesis focuses on the use of virtual reality as an experiential intervention to alleviate anxiety in children with severe life-limiting or life-threatening diagnoses. The literature review section is based on three main chapters outlining: a) the life of children with these serious illnesses with a main focus on frequent visits to health care facilities for medical care and treatment, b) the most frequently mentioned aspects of psychological distress in these children and their families, and c) background information and an overview of the possible use of virtual reality as a psychological intervention and its effect in the paediatric population. The empirical part of the thesis is designed as a feasibility study based on which, it was confirmed that VR intervention is feasible in the context of a hospital setting and is well tolerated and positively accepted by paediatric patients. The selected data collection methods are manageable and non-intrusive for children. The overall level of distraction was high for all participants, except one who reported the game as not very enjoyable and was unable to concentrate. Secondary analyses that were focused on a pilot evaluation of the effect of VR on anxiety reduction outlined the potential effect of VR in reducing anxiety. However, this pilot result...
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Psychological and psychosocial aspects of communication of a gender-mixed crew during simulated space flight
Zubková, Anna ; Tefelnerová, Pavla (advisor) ; Štětovská, Iva (referee)
The presented bachelor thesis focuses on psychological and psychosocial aspects of communication of a gender-mixed crew during a simulated space flight. The literature review part provides an overview of the theoretical background of the researched topic. Specifically, it presents the specific environment of space research and the area of gender- mixed crews and their communication during real and simulated space missions. The second part of the work is devoted to the design of a research project, which aims to map the area of communication during the simulated space flight in relation to gender issues. Four basic areas are mapped: 1. basic characteristics of communication, 2. the tendency to form subgroups, 3. communication styles, and 4. the subjective perception of gender issues in communication. Considering the complex topic, a mixed research design was chosen, combining quantitative and qualitative methods, namely the following methods: Sociomapping, The Communication Styles Inventory, and semi-structured interview. The research project proposal is connected to the 3rd stage of the "International Research Project SIRIUS 2016-2024". Keywords Space research; Specific Environment; Gender-mixed Crew; Small Social Group, Team, Communication; Cooperation; ICE environment; Near and Deep Space; Moon; Mars.
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