Psychology: Techniques and Application

Psychology: Techniques and Application ›› 2024, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (11): 696-704.

Previous Articles    

Psychological Sanctuaries in the Digital Age: Immersive Experience and Reality Escapism in the Game Black Myth: Wukong

  

  • Online:2024-11-01 Published:2024-11-01

PDF (PC)

426

Abstract:

Black Myth: Wukong, as a  successful phenomenal game, reveals the complex psychological associations between immersive experience and reality escapism. This paper first introduces the psychological theories of immersive experience, exploring how modern game design enhances players' immersion through sensory stimulation, cognitive engagement, and emotional resonance. Using the game Black Myth: Wukong as an example, this paper analyzes how the game creates a highly immersive virtual world through meticulous visual and sound effects, complex narrative structures, and deep role-playing, effectively satisfying players' psychological needs. This paper then discusses how immersive experiences, as psychological sanctuaries, help players temporarily escape from real-life pressures and anxieties, while also potentially leading to psychological dependence and the deterioration of social functioning. Finally, this paper delves into the dual impact of immersive experience on individual mental health and societal culture, analyzing both their positive and negative effects, and offers suggestions for future game design and mental health interventions.

Key words: immersive experience, reality escapism, psychological dependence, game psychology

CLC Number: 

  • B849
[1] CHENYan, XIEYufeng, ZHAOYinghui, ZHANGGuiling, ZHANXiaolin. The Influence of Oneself-Group Decision-Making and Distribution methods on the Fairness Evaluation of Cooperation: An ERP Study [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(12): 723-734.
[2] HENG Shupeng, ZHENG Danfeng. The Impacts of Video Games on Executive Function [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(12): 750-763.
[3] BIYifei, FENGLi, PENGLiting, DUXiufang. The Impact of Advice-seeking Motivation and Advice Source on Advice Taking in the Context of Human-machine Collaboration [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(12): 705-712.
[4] SHI Yongheng, ZHAO Yufang, ZHAO Chaoran, Gong Wenzhuo, Xu Ziyuan. The Impact of Bullet Screen Content on the Sense of Virtual Community [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(12): 713-722.
[5] BAO Chenye. An Innovative Exploration from Theory to Classroom Practice-----Comment of The Psychology of Embodied Education: From Mirror Neurons to Mentalizing Classroom #br# [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(12): 764-768.
[6] ZHU Shuanwei, LIN Ping, LU Hong. The Influence of Different Types of Prosocial Motivation and Recipient Benefits on Prosocial Reputation [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(11): 641-654.
[7] MAO Linjiang, MIAO Shuang, ZHANG Shaozhen, ZENG Zhaoying, SU Wenliang. Will Pre–Informed Mitigate Impression Evaluation of Phubbing?Chain Mediating Effects of Face Threat and Perceived Relational Denigration [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 0, (): 599-608.
[8] MAO Linjiang, MIAO Shuang, ZHANG Shaozhen, ZENG Zhaoying, SU Wenliang. Will Pre–Informed Mitigate Impression Evaluation of Phubbing?Chain Mediating Effects of Face Threat and Perceived Relational Denigration [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(10): 599-608.
[9] CHEN Hao, ZOU Yuhan. The Influence of Confucian Culture on the Naming Preference for “Zhaodi”: Beyond Clan Culture, A Novel Perspective [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(10): 577-586.
[10] FENG Li, QU Yaming, DU Bing, WANG Xinwen, DU Xiufang. The Impact of Advice Source and Attribution Type of Errors on the Willingness to Punish Agent Platforms [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(10): 587-598.
[11] SHI Minyang, GUO Chenwei, LI Minghao, ZHAO Na. The Impact of Perceived Economic Mobility on Individual Intertemporal Choice：The Moderating Role of Scarcity [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(9): 527-539.
[12] MIAO Haofei, WANG Jinghui, MIAO Xiuying, XUE Shiliang, CHI Lizhong. Measuring Game Self-Regulation and Its relationship with Esports Expertise [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(8): 457-468.
[13] ZHOU Xingchen, ZHU Lei. Egocentric Bias in Estimation of Face Recognition Rate [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(8): 449-456.
[14] WANG Yanli, WANG Kang. The Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Trust in Government: A Cross-Lagged Analysis [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(7): 385-390.
[15] HE Xiaoyi, JIA Shuyi, LI Jingrong, FU Xiaoqi, XU Anni, ZHAO Ran. The Effect of Patients’ Socioeconomic Status on Cognitive Empathy for Patients’ Pain [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2024, 12(7): 391-402.
Viewed
Full text


Abstract

Cited
  Shared   
  Discussed   
[1] XIN Ziqiang, ZHANG Hongchuan, SUN Ling, YU Yonghong, XIN Zhiyong. The Definition and Triarchic Structure of Financial Literacy[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 450 -458 .
[2] SUN Ling, SONG Xiaoxing, ZHOU Zhanqiang, MENG Xiangyi, XIN Ziqiang. The Concept, Construct and Measurement of Financial Knowledge[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 459 -464 .
[3] ZHANG Hongchuan, SU Song, LV Jieyu, ZHANG Mei, XIN Ziqiang. Financial Capacity Based on the Rational Decision-Making View: Concept, Construct and Measurement [J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 465 -471 .
[4] ZHANG Jingjing, YU Zhenzhen, TIAN Hao. An Integrated Model of Emotion and Ration on Pro-environmental Behavior: The Role of Ecological Emotion Involvement[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 484 -492 .
[5] YU Xide, LU Cheng, GAO Dingguo. The relationships among Feeling of the Passage of Time,  Time Perspective and Personality[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 493 -502 .
[6] WEI Xiao, LAN Jijun. Analysis of the Present Situation and Trend of Psychology Researchin China in Recent 10 Years ——Take the Dissertation Distribution of the 14th-19th China Congress of Psychology as an Example[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 503 -512 .
[7] XIN Zhiyong, YU Yonghong, XIN Ziqiang. Research Progress and Conceptual Construct Analysis of Financial Values[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(8): 472 -483 .
[8] LIU Yang, LIU Xiaomeng, LI Shuangyi, WAN Zaojun, YUAN Yuan. The Impact of Parental Leadership on Job Satisfaction: the Mediation Effect of Supervisor-subordinate Relationship[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(9): 513 -521 .
[9] CHEN Bizhong. Positive Self-presentation in Social Network Sites and Subjective Well-being:A Multi-mediation Model[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(9): 528 -536 .
[10] HAN Pu, ZHANG Feng, LEI Xiuya. The Relationships of Childrens Kinetic School Drawings and its Self-sense of Power[J]. Psychology: Techniques and Application, 2018, 6(9): 522 -527 .