Fear Fighter is a research project at the IT University of Copenhagen, that revolves around the use of mobile applications as a tool to treat fear of heights. By utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) the project aims to find which methods are most suitable for an actual treatment program on a mobile device.
KULTURNAT 2011
FF Project
TITLE
Fear Fighter Project: a mobile solution for treating acrophobia - Exploring the qualities of the smartphone.
ABSTRACT
The overall motivation for this project originates from the impact anxiety disorders have on society. The Fear Fighter Project aims to consider a new way of treatment by utilizing the technologies available, in this case the smartphone. This paper presents a research study to discover the most pertinent qualities of the smartphone, useful to take into consideration when designing a comprehensive solution for treating acrophobia. The foundation for further research is based on elements of playability and seductivity, however it does not contain any conclusive results as to what a design could look like.
Keywords
Acrophobia, Smartphone, Captivating Qualities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Fear Fighter Project.
