Title |
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, May 2014
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-014-2113-y |
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Authors |
Matthew J. Smith, Emily J. Ginger, Katherine Wright, Michael A. Wright, Julie Lounds Taylor, Laura Boteler Humm, Dale E. Olsen, Morris D. Bell, Michael F. Fleming |
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(2) = 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. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 4 | 27% |
United Kingdom | 4 | 27% |
Australia | 1 | 7% |
Japan | 1 | 7% |
Canada | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 4 | 27% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 12 | 80% |
Scientists | 2 | 13% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 2 | <1% |
Netherlands | 2 | <1% |
United States | 2 | <1% |
Denmark | 1 | <1% |
Portugal | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 486 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 77 | 16% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 75 | 15% |
Researcher | 55 | 11% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 44 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 41 | 8% |
Other | 79 | 16% |
Unknown | 123 | 25% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Psychology | 106 | 21% |
Social Sciences | 46 | 9% |
Computer Science | 35 | 7% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 35 | 7% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 30 | 6% |
Other | 86 | 17% |
Unknown | 156 | 32% |