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fNIRS neurofeedback facilitates emotion regulation: Exploring individual differences over the ventrolateral
1Institute of Brain and Psychological Sciences, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China.
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Summary
Neurofeedback (NF) training targeting the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) effectively enhances emotion regulation. Individual differences in VLPFC neurofeedback training efficiency predict better emotional outcomes and increased VLPFC engagement.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- The ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) is crucial for emotion regulation.
- Effectiveness of VLPFC neurofeedback (NF) varies significantly among individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate individual differences in VLPFC NF training outcomes.
- To clarify the relationship between VLPFC activity, NF efficiency, and emotion regulation.
Main Methods:
- 90 participants were randomly assigned to VLPFC NF or a sham condition.
- Participants underwent 8 NF sessions over 2 days.
- Individual training efficiency was assessed to categorize participants into high- and low-efficacy groups.
Main Results:
- The high-efficacy group showed reduced negative emotions and increased VLPFC activity during emotion regulation.
- NF training efficiency predicted emotion regulation benefits.
- Enhanced VLPFC activity mediated the link between training efficiency and improved emotion regulation.
Conclusions:
- VLPFC NF training offers a personalized intervention for enhancing emotion regulation.
- Training efficiency is linked to habitual use of reappraisal strategies.
- This approach holds promise for treating emotional disorders.
