ArticleBMC psychology2025
Investigating the effect of mindfulness training for stress management in military training: the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and emotional regulation.
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- The Role of Personal Values in the Context of the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Satisfaction with Life in the Group of Uniformed Personnel Treated in a Mental Health Clinic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A novel integrated training program for police pistol use across multiple operational scenarios: a randomized controlled trial of integrated psychological skill.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Human limits in next-generation fighter aviation: psychophysiological stressors, readiness, health, performance, and countermeasures.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
- Dynamic interactions among anxiety, emotional stability, and mindfulness: a cross-lagged panel network analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Coping strategies, hierarchy of values, perceived stress and satisfaction with life in the group of uniformed personnel treated in mental health clinic.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Coping as a Moderator for the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Satisfaction with Life in the Group of Uniformed Personnel Treated in Mental Health Clinic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Mood alteration and heart rate variability in patients with cancer on treatment.World journal of cardiology · 2025Article
- Electroencephalography-Based Measures to Understand Meditation and Mindfulness: Bibliometric Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthReview
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backgroundMilitary personnel face an increased risk of developing mental disorders owing to the stressful environments they encounter. Effective stress management strategies are crucial to mitigate this risk. Mindfulness training (MT) is promising as a stress management approach in such demanding settings. This study uses a quantitative approach to investigate the impact of MT on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and emotional regulation.
methodsThe study evaluated the effectiveness of MT in reducing stress among 86 military personnel. Participants were divided into two groups: MT (n = 42) and non-MT (n = 38). The study compared the two groups using measures of heart rate variability (HRV), a reliable indicator of ANS activity.
resultsThe MT group exhibited a significant increase in HRV (14.4%, p = 0.001) and alpha asymmetry (AA) in the frontal lobe (45.7%, p < 0.001) compared to the non-MT group. Notably, the MT group achieved significantly higher scores on the parachute landing fall (PLF) training performance (p < 0.001). These improvements in HRV, AA, and PLF performance were strongly correlated. Furthermore, AA fully mediated the relationship between HRV and PLF training performance.
conclusionsThe findings suggest that MT has a positive impact on stress resilience, potentially by mitigating anxiety and attention deficits induced by extreme stressors. These positive effects are facilitated by concurrent modulation of the frontal cortex and autonomic nervous system. Our findings provide insight into the neural mechanisms behind MT-induced stress reduction from the perspective of neuromodulation.
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