Neural basis underlying the association between thought control ability and happiness: The moderating role of the amygdala.

ABSTRACT: Thought control ability (TCA) plays an important role in individuals' health and happiness. Previous studies demonstrated that TCA was closely conceptually associated with happiness. However, empirical research supporting this relationship was limited. In addition, the neural basis underlying TCA and how this neural basis influences the relationship between TCA and happiness remain unexplored. In the present study, the voxel-based morphometry (VBM) method was adopted to investigate the neuroanatomical basis of TCA in 314 healthy subjects. The behavioral results revealed a significant positive association between TCA and happiness. On the neural level, there was a significant negative correlation between TCA and the gray matter density (GMD) of the bilateral amygdala. Split-half validation

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317197 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature