Changes in concentration performance and alternating attention after short-term virtual reality training in...

Area of Science:

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

• E-sports demand high cognitive functions like concentration and alternating attention.
• Optimizing these abilities is crucial for e-athlete performance.
• Virtual Reality (VR) offers immersive training environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of VR training on concentration performance and alternating attention in amateur e-athletes.
• To explore VR as a tool for enhancing cognitive functions in e-sports.
• To understand the potential of VR for improving task-switching and sustained focus.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 66 amateur e-athletes.
• Participants underwent VR training designed to target cognitive skills.
• Standardized tests were used to measure concentration and alternating attention.

Main Results:

• The VR training group showed significant improvements in concentration performance.
• Significant enhancements were observed in alternating attention within the VR group.
• Findings indicate cognitive plasticity and adaptability through VR intervention.

Conclusions:

• VR training is a promising intervention for enhancing cognitive abilities in e-sports.
• The study demonstrates the effectiveness of VR in improving sustained attention and task-switching.
• Results suggest broader applications of VR training beyond e-sports for cognitive enhancement.