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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Identifying brain biomarkers for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Investigating protective factors, such as Psychological Resilience (PR), is vital for clinical practice.
  • The neurobiological underpinnings of PR are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on electroencephalographic (EEG) data and PR.
  • To identify associations between specific brainwave frequencies and PR.
  • To explore the limited research on gamma band activity and PR.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted focusing on electroencephalographic data and Psychological Resilience.
  • Seven studies reporting brain electrical activity in specified frequency bands were analyzed.
  • Associations between PR and alpha, beta, and gamma brainwave activity were examined.

Main Results:

  • Significant associations were found between PR and alpha band activity.
  • Less pronounced associations were observed between PR and beta band activity, linked to emotion regulation and problem-solving.
  • Only two studies examined gamma band activity, yielding equivocal results.

Conclusions:

  • Alpha and beta band activity show potential as neurobiological correlates of PR.
  • The role of gamma band activity in PR remains unclear and requires further investigation.
  • Future research should focus on elucidating the association between gamma band activity and PR.