Blar i USN Open Archive på forfatter "Litleskare, Sigbjørn"
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A mixed-methods exploration of virtual reality as a tool to promote green exercise
Calogiuri, Giovanna; Keegan, Brendan J.; Birkheim, Siv Lena; Rydgren, Tore Litlere; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The salutogenic effects of green exercise are widely recognised, yet many individuals do not engage in this health-related behaviour. Using a convergent mixed methods approach, this study explored the impact of Virtual ... -
Taking real steps in virtual nature: a randomized blinded trial
Litleskare, Sigbjørn; Fröhlich, Fred; Flaten, Ole E.; Haile, Amelia; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Calogiuri, Giovanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Studies show that green exercise (i.e., physical activity in the presence of nature) can provide the synergistic psychophysiological benefits of both physical exercise and nature exposure. The present study aimed to ... -
Virtual green exercise - developing a new concept for health promotion
Litleskare, Sigbjørn (Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;137, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Introduction Recent advances in virtual reality (VR) technology have been followed by extensive interest within research and health promotion, including the field of green exercise. Green exercise refers to any physical ...