Effectiveness of virtual reality exposure technique in the treatment of specific phobia

In this thesis, the effectiveness of a single session virtual reality exposure technique in the treatment of specific phobia was investigated. 33 participants were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The data were obtained with the 'Demographic Information Form', the 'DSM-5 Severity Measure for Specific Phobia Scale' and the 'Self-Report Measures of Anxiety'. The 'Dependent Groups T-Test' was used for in-group comparisons, the 'Independent Groups T-Test' was used for intergroup comparisons, and the 'Repeated Measurements Anova Test' was used to examine the change in the experimental group over time. Consequently, it was determined that a single session of virtual reality exposure technique was more effective than the control group in reducing the severity of specific phobia symptoms. The anxiety levels decreased after the application. Also, the decrease in the severity of phobia symptoms was maintained after an average of 3 months. The results are discussed in the literature.