Effects of Brief Mindfulness Meditation on Brain Functional Network Connectivity During Emotion Regulation in College Students: A Task-Based fNIRS Study Using Graph Theory Analysis
Research Square June 22, 2026 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9901586/v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBrief mindfulness meditation alters brain functional network connectivity during emotion regulation in college students. Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and graph theory analysis, the study found that a short mindfulness meditation session changed how brain regions communicate while participants regulated their emotions. The results suggest that even brief mindfulness practice can influence neural network organization related to emotional processing.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Task-based fNIRS study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | College students |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Key finding | Brief mindfulness meditation alters brain functional network connectivity during emotion regulation in college students. |
Abstract
Effects of Brief Mindfulness Meditation on Brain Functional Network Connectivity During Emotion Regulation in College Students: A Task-Based fNIRS Study Using Graph Theory Analysis