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ArticleBrain sciences2025

Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping.

Dariusz Jamro, Marek Kociuba, Maciej Lachowicz, Pawel Korytko, Grzegorz Zurek

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Article in Brain sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Dariusz JamroDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland.
Marek KociubaDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9553-2242
Maciej LachowiczDepartment of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-6139-7879
Pawel KorytkoDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland.
Grzegorz ZurekDepartment of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-1795-4367

Funding

Ministry of National Defence (Poland) and Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences 39/WNB/17/SMON
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study analyzed the effects of parachute jump stress on the executive functions and attention of cadets. Executive functions, which includes processes such as attentional control and cognitive flexibility, are crucial for soldiers, especially in situations requiring rapid decision-making. Parachute jumping, as an intense stressor, mobilizes cognitive resources, which can lead to short-term improvements in executive functions.

methodsA total of 64 cadets divided into control (N = 32) and experimental (N = 32) groups participated in the study. The experimental group performed a parachute jump and then took the Color Trails Test, assessed both before and after the jump.

resultsThe results showed significant improvements in executive functions, in particular, sustained and alternating attention, sequential information processing, and monitoring one's own behavior, suggesting a positive effect of stress on selected executive functions.

conclusionsThe results indicate that intense, short-term stress can positively affect executive functions, although this effect may depend on the type of task and the participants' experience of exposure to intense stressful stimuli. The study makes an important contribution to the design of future military training, considering the importance of mobilizing cognitive resources in response to short-term stress.

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cadetscognitive adaptationcombat readinessexecutive functionparachute jumpingstress of servicemen

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PMID39851452
PMCPMC11763684

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