Artefact 2 - Conclusions

Here are the conclusions about Audiovisual Therapy that were made from Artefact 2:

1. The visual elements have a slightly greater potential to induce a more relaxed state in the viewer.

- When designing a format for a piece that can treat anxiety, more emphasis should be placed on the content of the visuals.

2. When the audio and visual elements are combined, the degree to which the viewer feels relaxed increases.

- Although visuals seem to have a more profound effect, the use of sound is still important.

3. No apparent gender difference.

- Females seem to rate slightly higher, however not enough to be significant.

4. Age might be important.

- The level of relaxation reached seems to decrease with age.

- Younger participants may be more easily influenced.