Will Drawing, Observing or Modelling Emotions Improve Interoceptive Awareness and Reduce Stress?

Drawing

Draw how you feel in 2-D using various colours to show the feelings in your body.
(Credit: Replica of Enrico Glerean's opensource EmBody Web App)

Observing

Observe and interact with a 3D body map that animates emotions derived from Nummenmaa's bodily map of emotions study.

Modelling

Describe your feelings by combining shapes using the EmotionMirror 3D modelling application.

Study Portal

This study aims to investigate whether participants will experience changes in their interoceptive awareness and stress levels while using the EmotionMirror web application to draw, observe, or model their feelings. Participants will provide valuable data and feedback for this study. Interested parties who are 18 years of age or older are invited to visit the study portal and complete the onboarding survey. 

Participants’ will receive their User ID via email after completing the survey, and proceed to their allotted condition (Drawing, Observing or Modelling) by entering their User ID into the “User ID” field. Participants are encouraged to return to the website and use the application as many times as they wish between October 1st to December 6th (study period has been extended by 5 days). Participants can use the app beyond the study period, as often and for as long as they wish. During each session, participants will fill out a pre-assessment survey, use the application and then complete a post-assessment survey. At the end of the study period, participants will receive a reminder to complete a final survey. dapibus leo.

Full Screen

Note:

  • The study will be performed entirely on the website’s study portal.
  • Participants will be allotted to one condition (Drawing, Observing or Modelling) during the entire study period.
  • Watch the tutorials provided to understand better how to use the application.
  • Upon completion of the study requirements, participants will receive full access to all the features and new application versions for the product’s lifespan.
  • U of R Participant Pool students will need to save and provide their user ID code in the final survey to gain credit for the study.

Technology Requirements

  • High-speed internet connection
  • Initial loading time depends on your internet connection and bandwidth.
  • Subsequent load times are much faster after the initial session.
  • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.
  • Mobile versions of all web browsers, Mac and IOS Safari are not recommended.
  • Windows, Mac, Android or Linux operating system.
  • 4GB of RAM

Issues or Bugs

  • The web application is built to be quick and responsive, but it may take up to a minute to load initially.
  • Refresh the page if the system freezes.
  • Report any issues or bugs using the feedback forum above.
  • Return to review our weekly progress