ArticleAnnals of neurosciences2020
Effect of Nature Experience on Fronto-Parietal Correlates of Neurocognitive Processes Involved in Directed Attention: An ERP Study.
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- Effects of a Nature-Based Intervention on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.Psychiatry investigation · 2026Article
- Comparison of Virtual Reality Exergames and Nature Videos on Attentional Performance: A Single-Session Study.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Exposure to nature is associated with decreased functional connectivity within the distress network: A resting state EEG study.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Lateralization difference in functional activity during Stroop tasks: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy and EEG simultaneous study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Restorative Effects of Observing Natural and Urban Scenery after Working Memory Depletion.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Watching Nature Videos Promotes Physiological Restoration: Evidence From the Modulation of Alpha Waves in Electroencephalography.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundSeveral studies have demonstrated that brief interactions with natural environments can improve cognitive functioning. However, the neurocognitive processes that are affected by natural surroundings are not yet fully understood. It is argued that the "elements" in natural environment evoke "effortless" involuntary attention and may affect the neural mechanisms underlying inhibition control central to directed attention.
methodsThe present study used electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate the effects of nature experience on neurocognitive processes involved in directed attention. During EEG recordings, participants (
resultsThe event-related potential analysis demonstrated a significant improvement in the response time after the nature experience. The analysis also demonstrated a significant difference for the inhibitory control process in fronto-parietal N2 (
conclusionThe findings suggest that improved inhibitory control processes could be one of the aspects of enhanced directed attention after nature experience. Increased alpha along with theta indicates a relaxed yet alert state of mind after nature experience.
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