Award Date

December 2023

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

First Committee Member

Mehmet Erdem

Second Committee Member

Christopher Cain

Third Committee Member

Soyeon Jung

Fourth Committee Member

Makbule Eda Anlamlier

Number of Pages

71

Abstract

This study explores the impact of immersive technology, specifically golf simulators, on relieving work-related stress among hotel industry employees. The purpose of the current study was to examine how hotel employees perceive the use of immersive technology as a form of stress relief. The study was developed to learn whether hotel employees experience work-related stress, and if so, how they cope with it. The study also aimed to determine whether they would be interested in utilizing a golf simulator as a new form of stress relief if it were offered to them free of charge by their employer. Interviewing hotel industry employees revealed a general interest in utilizing golf simulators as an enjoyable means of stress relief. Interviews also showed that participants would be more comfortable using the golf simulator in a group setting. The overall attitude toward golf simulators was positive, and participants indicated an interest in learning how to use the technology as a mode of entertainment.

Keywords

Golf Simulators; Immersive Technology; Well-Being

Disciplines

Mental and Social Health

File Format

pdf

File Size

1170 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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