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ISSN : 1229-0688
This study attempted to develop and verify the effectiveness of a self-compassion based exposure therapy for public speaking anxiety using virtual reality. The exposure treatment program was developed based on self-compassion and cognitive restructuring interventions using virtual reality technology. Compared to the comparison and control groups, the experimental group showed decreased levels of public speaking anxiety and post-event rumination, and increased levels of self-compassion and social anxiety acceptance. The level of post-event rumination and social anxiety acceptance behavior influenced the reduction of public speaking anxiety. After a week, the ratio of looking at the audience and the ratio of looking at a near audience were compared between the first and second virtual reality presentations. As the result, both ratios were found to be higher the second time than the first. Based on the above research findings, the implications and suggestions were discussed.
