# Virtual Reality and Emotion: A 5-Year Systematic Review of Empirical Research

## Overview

**Authors:** David M. Markowitz, Jeremy N. Bailenson

**Publication Date:** 2019

**Link:** <https://vhil.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj29011/files/media/file/vr_emotion_psyarxiv.pdf>

**Keywords:** Virtual reality, emotions, emotion processes, psychological responses, immersive experience, affective science, VR therapy, cognitive impact, emotion regulation, digital psychology

**Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

## Summary

This review examines the use of VR in understanding discrete emotions and emotion processes.