چکیده مقاله
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mixed reality XR based interventions in improving social cognition among children with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD in Tehran Province Considering the increasing demand for innovative therapeutic tools for neurodevelopmental conditions, XR technology offers immersive, engaging environments that simulate real life social scenarios in controlled, customizable ways The research employed a quasi experimental design with a pretest posttest control group Participants included 28 children aged 8 to 11 years diagnosed with Level 1 ASD, selected through purposive sampling from clinical and educational centers in Tehran The experimental group received XR based social cognition training in 12 sessions over six weeks, while the control group participated in conventional social skills training based on cognitive behavioral therapy CBT Assessment tools included the Social Responsiveness Scale–Second Edition SRS 2 and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test–Child Version RMET C Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance MANCOVA Results showed that the XR intervention significantly reduced social impairment and improved emotion recognition, with large effect sizes observed in both measures These findings suggest that XR based approaches provide a powerful supplement to traditional methods by enabling children to engage in interactive, gamified learning that enhances social perception and Theory of Mind skills The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating XR technologies into therapeutic and educational programs for children with ASD
کلیدواژهها
نویسندگان
Maryam Ahmadi
Department of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
Atefeh Bagheri Sabet Khasmakhee
Department of Psychology, Ayandegan Institute of Higher Education, Tonekabon, Iran
الهه صادقی
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Ayandegan Institute of Higher Education, Tonekabon, Iran
Kamand Hashemi Moghadam
M D General Psychology, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Ahmadi, Maryam and Bagheri Sabet Khasmakhee, Atefeh and Sadeghi, Elaheh and Hashemi Moghadam, Kamand,1404,Effectiveness of Mixed Reality (XR)-Based Interventions in Improving Social Cognition in Children with Level 1 Autism,7th International conference on Health, Educational Sciences and psychology
ارائهشده در
مجموعه مقالات هفتمین کنفرانس بین المللی سلامت، علوم تربیتی و روانشناسی30 خرداد 1404