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AR Fidget: Augmented Reality Experiences that Support Emotion Regulation through Fidgeting

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Katherine IsbisterAuthors Info & Claims

CHI EA '22: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Extended Abstracts

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https://doi.org/10.1145/3491101.3519874

Published: 28 April 2022 Publication History

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Emotion regulation–managing one’s emotional state in day-to-day life–is an important set of skills for supporting mental wellbeing. We propose to demonstrate our AR Fidget system that scaffolds emotion regulation using a combination of AR glasses and fidgeting actions. AR glasses have been used in various well-being situations for providing the person with unobtrusive and in-the-moment feedback. Meanwhile, previous studies have shown that the manipulation of soft-bodied ‘fidget’ objects helps people manage emotions and improve focus. This project explores whether combining fidgeting behaviors such as swiping, tapping, and clicking with supportive visual/auditory feedback on AR glasses can support emotion regulation in the moment. We will demonstrate three visual/auditory metaphors in the form of AR lenses (Lotus, Bubble, Fire) combined with suggested target fidget actions based on prior research, toward helping people to regulate anxiety, boredom, and anger.

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DOI:10.1145/3491101

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