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Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Source :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders; Oct2014, Vol. 44 Issue 10, p2450-2463, 14p, 1 Color Photograph, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) was assessed in a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Adults with autism spectrum disorder were randomized to VR-JIT ( n = 16) or treatment-as-usual (TAU) ( n = 10) groups. VR-JIT consisted of simulated job interviews with a virtual character and didactic training. Participants attended 90 % of laboratory-based training sessions, found VR-JIT easy to use and enjoyable, and they felt prepared for future interviews. VR-JIT participants had greater improvement during live standardized job interview role-play performances than TAU participants ( p = 0.046). A similar pattern was observed for self-reported self-confidence at a trend level ( p = 0.060). VR-JIT simulation performance scores increased over time ( R = 0.83). Results indicate preliminary support for the feasibility and efficacy of VR-JIT, which can be administered using computer software or via the internet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ANALYSIS of variance
AUTISM
CHI-squared test
COMPUTER adaptive testing
COMPUTER simulation
CONFIDENCE
EMPLOYMENT interviewing
ENTERTAINERS
LEARNING strategies
PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
ROLE playing
SCALE analysis (Psychology)
T-test (Statistics)
USER interfaces
PILOT projects
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
REPEATED measures design
BLIND experiment
ADULTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98284948
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2113-y