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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
An anxiety regulation framework with a positive emotion-guided strategy: Integrating EEG neurofeedback and music
Jin Li1, Di Fang1, Jiabo Zhang2
1School of Design, Hunan University, Lushan South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
Background:
Anxiety is a common mental disorder whose prevalence has been increasing, necessitating more effective treatment strategies.
Methods:
In this study, we propose a novel anxiety regulation framework with a positive emotion-guided strategy. The framework links electroencephalography (EEG) signals, emotional states, visual parameters, and musical parameters. Subsequently, we developed a real-time closed-loop neurofeedback system to provide visual feedback and personalized music intervention. A randomized crossover trial was then conducted to compare the intervention effects of the neurofeedback group and the control group.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the neurofeedback group showed larger post-intervention reductions in anxiety (STAI; Cohen's d = 1.05) and greater increases in positive affect (SAM Valence; Cohen's d = 0.63). The neurofeedback group also reported higher participation motivation and a more favorable user experience.
Conclusion:
This personalized, positive emotion-guided neurofeedback approach shows preliminary promise as a user-centered strategy for anxiety, pending further validation.
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