2022/09/26 by Manvi Jain, Jain, Manvi, C. M. Markan +1
Neuroscience · Psychology · #FOS: Biological sciences #Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions #Neurons and Cognition (q-bio.NC) #Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction #Sleep and Wakefulness Research
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2209.12625
openalex publication_date 2022/09/26 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Fast and efficient strategies for modulation of attention have been extensively studied recently. The present study has attempted to observe the effect of brief meditation practices on executive control of the attention system. The study recruits cognitive control by introducing conflict using Stroop task in twenty-six novice participants. Behavioral responses indicate a positive effect on response time and accuracy at Stroop task after ten minutes of meditation intervention. Neurophysiological findings suggest more efficient allocation of attentional resources. An increase in positive ERP components (P200, P300) and expected decrease in the inhibitory or negative component (N200) after intervention shows positive results. The findings suggest a positive impact of meditation intervention on attention even for brief periods in non-meditating population.