@inproceedings{10.1145/3641825.3687754,
Author = {Stefanidi, Evropi and Wagener, Nadine and Augsten, Dustin and Augsten, Andy and Reicherts, Leon and Wozniak, Paweł W. and Schöning, Johannes and Rogers, Yvonne and Niess, Jasmin},
Title = {TeenWorlds: Supporting Emotional Expression for Teenagers with their Parents and Peers through a Collaborative VR Experience},

Year = {2024},
Month = {},
Publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
Series = {VRST '24},
Booktitle = {Proceedings of the 30th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology},
Doi = {10.1145/3641825.3687754},
type = {inproceedings},
Abstract = {Adolescence is a period of growth and exploration, marked by influential relationships with peers and parents. These relationships are essential for teenagers’ well-being, highlighting the need to support their interpersonal interactions. Emotional expression is key in resolving conflicts that can frequently arise. This paper investigates the potential of TeenWorlds, a Virtual Reality (VR) application, to facilitate emotional expression and shared understanding among teenagers and their peers and parents. In our study, teenagers, accompanied by either a peer or a parent (total n=42), used TeenWorlds to visually represent their emotions during a shared conflict, discuss them, and collaborate on a joint VR drawing. Our findings indicate that TeenWorlds can foster communication, reflection, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. However, notable differences were observed in interactions with peers versus parents. We contribute insights into designing VR systems that support reflective experiences and meaningful family interactions, ultimately enhancing the well-being of adolescents, parents, and families.}
}
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