A study published in the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society conference examined the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance online interviews. Researchers focused on how the number of avatars and types of objects in a VR setting affected participants’ interpersonal distance. In the first experiment, participants showed a tendency to increase their interpersonal distance as the number of avatars increased, with no significant difference noted between different avatar types. The second experiment revealed that having one or two interviewer objects did not significantly change the appropriate interpersonal distance, but participants reported lower psychological stress with just one interviewer. The findings suggest that one interviewer is optimal for counseling sessions, while up to two interviewers may be suitable for practice interviews. This research highlights the importance of managing interpersonal distance in VR interviews to facilitate effective communication. The study aims to improve rehabilitation environments for patients with PTSD, trauma, or physical disabilities, allowing them to gradually learn social interactions while also addressing challenges posed by long-term hospitalizations.