The role of mindfulness on theta inter-brain synchrony during cooperation feedback processing: an EEG-based hyperscanning study

• Xinmei Deng ^[1] ; Meng Yang ^[1] ; Xiaomin Chen ^[1] ; Yong Zhan ^[1]
  1. [1] Shenzhen University

     Shenzhen University

     China

     
• Localización: International journal of clinical and health psychology, ISSN 1697-2600, Vol. 23, Nº. 4, 2023, págs. 191-200
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100396
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  • Mindfulness appears to improve empathy and understanding in relationships, which are necessary for successful cooperation. However, the impact of mindfulness on cooperation has not been fully studied. This study used hyperscanning technique to examine the effect of mindfulness on the inter-brain synchrony of interacting individuals during the cooperative tasks. Forty-one dyads were randomly assigned to a mindfulness group or a non-mindfulness group. Dyads of the mindfulness group performed a short mindfulness exercise following a 15-minute mindfulness audio guidance. Dyads of the non-mindfulness group were instructed to rest quietly with their eyes closed. Then, simultaneously and continuously EEG was recorded from all dyads when they completed a computer-based cooperative game task. Reaction times (RTs) and success rates were used to indicate the behavioral performance, and phase locking value (PLV) was used to indicate the inter-brain synchrony. The results showed that (1) Greater theta inter-brain synchrony during the cooperative computer game tasks was observed in the mindfulness group than in the non-mindfulness group; (2) Greater theta inter-brain synchrony was observed in the successful cooperation conditions as compared to those in the failure cooperation conditions; (3) Greater theta inter-brain synchrony was observed at the frontal region as compared to those at the parietal-occipital region in the successful cooperation condition. The results expand the neural basis of the effects of mindfulness on cooperation feedback processing.

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