The effect of 8-week Tai Chi training on emotional regulation in female college students: an ERP study of N2 and P3 under a modified oddball paradigm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotion regulation is vital for psychological well-being. Exercise can enhance regulation via attentional and cognitive control, with event-related potentials (ERPs) offering neural insights. Tai Chi benefits mood and stress, yet its neurophysiological effects remain unclear. This study examined the impact of 8-week Tai Chi training on N2 and P3 components of emotional processing in female college students using a modified oddball paradigm.

Method

Forty healthy female college students were randomly assigned to an 8-week Tai Chi group (n = 20, 20.25 ± 1.33 yrs.) or control group (n = 20, 19.65 ± 1.09 yrs.). Tai Chi participants completed thrice-weekly 50 min sessions at 60-69% HRmax, including warm-up, practice, and relaxation, while controls observed

SUBMITTER: Yuan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631280 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature