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What is Avatar Therapy

Chapter 23
Handbook of Research on Media Literacy Research and Applications Across Disciplines
A form of therapy where avatars are effectively used within clinical settings, to reduce symptomatology in different mental disorders.
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Avatars and Digital Technology Literacy Applied in Psychology
Judy Joohye Lee (Biola University, USA) and Laura Dryjanska (Biola University, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9261-7.ch023
Abstract
Technological advances have led to a variety of positive outcomes and benefits. This chapter aims to discuss the different kinds of therapeutic interventions, clinical methods, and approaches in the field of psychology that have resulted from the advance in digital and virtual technology. In particular, this chapter focuses on avatars and virtual technology as a component of media literacy. Additionally, the chapter explores, in detail, how avatars are used across various clinical settings with diverse populations such as individuals with autism spectrum disorder, individuals with schizophrenia, prison settings, and the criminal justice system. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the significant implications avatars have in regards to education. Lastly, controversies and challenges are discussed regarding the efficacy of digital technology within clinical settings (e.g., telepsychology).
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