Interoception, alexithymia, and motor congruency: Psychological drivers of body ownership in virtual reality | Synapse
May 15, 2026Open Access
Interoception, alexithymia, and motor congruency: Psychological drivers of body ownership in virtual reality
Key Points
This research investigates the psychological factors influencing body ownership, particularly interoception and alexithymia, in virtual reality contexts.
Examined relationships between interoception, alexithymia, and motor congruency during virtual reality experiences.
Utilized various psychological assessments to evaluate participants' body ownership perceptions.
Findings indicate significant correlations between interoception and body ownership experiences.
Alexithymia appears to mediate the relationship between motor congruency and body ownership.
Abstract
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