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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
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Physiological feedback technology for real-time emotion regulation: a systematic review.
Yifan Sun1, Tian Lu1, Xuanyi Wang2
1College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 30, 2023
Summary
Physiological feedback effectively regulates emotions, but results vary. Key factors like content and real-time capability influence its success, requiring careful application for optimal emotion regulation (ER).
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Previous research indicates physiological feedback aids emotion regulation (ER), but findings are inconsistent due to varied study designs.
- This systematic review aims to validate physiological feedback's effectiveness for ER and identify influencing factors.
Approach:
- Systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Comprehensive literature search across major scientific databases.
- Standardized quality assessment of included studies.
Key Points:
- 27 articles (25 studies) were analyzed, with most demonstrating significant emotion regulation effects.
- Feedback content, explanation, authenticity, real-time capability, and modality are crucial for effectiveness.
- Optimal ER outcomes depend on a comprehensive consideration of these influencing factors.
Conclusions:
- Physiological feedback is a validated method for emotion regulation.
- Identifying key application factors is essential for maximizing its benefits.
- Further well-designed studies are needed to address existing limitations.
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