The 360° beach video: a supporting mindfulness intervention with virtual reality

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Rohmatus Naini, Mungin Eddy Wibowo, Edy Purwanto, Mulawarman Mulawarman, Ence Oos Mukhamad Anwas

2025 International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology Vol. 14 Issue 1 Article Cited by 1 SDG 3SDG 16SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

This article describes optimizing of virtual reality (VR) with a 360° beach video model used for mindfulness interventions. Using VR with 360° beach videos to support the presence of an immersive environment can effectively support mindfulness practices. Students are interested in the integration of technology in school counseling. VR helps in creating immersive environments such as forests, beaches, waterfalls, etc, so that students more focu on practicing mindfulness and attention at the current moment. This article focuses on optimizing 360° beach videos in the breathing mindfulness process so that it helps bring out real experiences. Obstacles to practicing mindfulness include lack of focus, mind wandering and not concentrating. The use of 360° beach videos with VR can increase focus and be more effective in mindfulness practice. © 2025, Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama. All rights reserved.

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Departement of Guidance and counseling education, Doctoral Program, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia; Departement of Guidance and counseling, Undergraduate Program, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yoyakarta, Indonesia; National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

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