Time course of conflict processing modulated by brief meditation training.
Yaxin Fan, Yi-Yuan Tang, Rongxiang Tang, Michael I Posner
Frontiers in Psychology July 3, 2015 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00911 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Integrative body-mind training (IBMT) relaxation training |
| Duration | 5 h trial |
| Measures | Stroop word-color task, N2, P3 |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Acc Self-control Conflict resolution N2 Brain state P3 Ibmt |
| Key findings | The authors report that 5 hours of integrative body-mind training, compared with relaxation training, produced faster resolution of conflict on a Stroop task along with a smaller N2 and an earlier, larger P3 event-related potential component. They interpret these results as indicating that brief meditation training induces a brain state that improves conflict resolution. |
Abstract
Resolving conflict is a pivotal self-control ability for human adaptation and survival. Although some studies reported meditation may affect conflict resolution, the neural mechanisms are poorly understood. We conducted a fully randomized 5 h trial of one form of mindfulness meditation-integrative body-mind training (IBMT) in comparison to a relaxation training control. During the Stroop word-color task, IBMT group produced faster resolution of conflict, a smaller N2 and an earlier and larger P3 component of the event-related brain potentials. These results indicate that brief meditation training induces a brain state that improves the resolution of conflict.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
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