Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of mobile cognitive control training during basic combat training in the military.

ABSTRACT: Periods of stressful events, such as those experienced during combat training in the military, may lead to psychological distress and reduced quality of life (QoL). Mental resilience, the capacity to overcome negative effects of setbacks on performance, may help protect one from the adversities associated with basic combat training. Among the factors contributing to mental resilience is cognitive control, the mechanism which helps maintain our goal directed behavior. Here we examined the feasibility of a mobile cognitive control training (CCT) app to engage young adults during their basic military training with the intention of improving resilience, mental health and QoL. 153 participants were randomly assigned to complete 2-3 weeks of either mobile CCT (n = 74) or active control training

SUBMITTER: Ben-Avraham R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10013478 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature