Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aggarwal, Adah; Amrutha, K.; Smera, C. Title A name given to the resource The Efficacy of Augmented and Virtual Reality Exposure in Reducing Diverse Phobias: A Comparative Study Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 5th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Networks and Wireless Communications, ICMNWC 2025; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMNWC66779.2025.11354292" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMNWC66779.2025.11354292</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033679690?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033679690?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Aggarwal A., Christ University, Dept. of Computer Science, Bangalore, India; Amrutha K., Christ University, Dept. of Computer Science, Bangalore, India; Smera C., Christ University, Dept. of Computer Science, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health challenges worldwide, affecting over 300 million individuals across all age groups. Among these, specific phobias constitute a large subset, often leading to avoidance behaviors, functional impairment, and reduced quality of life. Traditional in vivo exposure therapy (IVET) has long been considered the gold standard for treating such disorders, yet its practical limitations-such as patient noncompliance, difficulty in replicating real-life stimuli, and logistical challenges-have necessitated the exploration of digital therapeutic alternatives. This study presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) exposure interventions, examining their therapeutic efficacy, engagement mechanisms, and clinical applicability relative to IVET. Through a systematic review of high-quality Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), meta-analyses, and empirical studies published between 2010 and 2025, this research synthesizes evidence regarding symptom reduction, physiological response modulation, and patient adherence across age groups and phobia categories. Findings demonstrate that both AR and VR interventions achieve symptom reductions equivalent to IVET, while offering additional benefits in accessibility, immersion, and personalization. VR shows superior outcomes in complex environmental and situational phobias through enhanced sensory engagement, whereas AR demonstrates strong ecological validity and user comfort in natural settings, particularly for pediatric and home-based use. The paper concludes by identifying current challenges such as cybersickness, ethical considerations in data use, and the necessity for longitudinal studies to assess sustained therapeutic impact. 2025 IEEE. Subject The topic of the resource adolescent mental health; anxiety disorders; Augmented reality; digital psychology; exposure therapy; gamification; phobia; presence theory; virtual reality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833155664-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online