The effects of an internet-based mindfulness meditation intervention on electrophysiological markers of attention.

ABSTRACT: Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation training has the potential to train aspects of attention. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning the attentional benefits from mindfulness remain unclear. This randomized controlled trial examined changes in electrophysiological markers of attention before and after completion of a 6-week internet-based mindfulness intervention. EEG and ERP data were collected from 64 generally healthy, mildly stressed older adults. Participants were randomized to an internet-based mindfulness-based stress reduction course (IMMI), an internet-based health and wellness education course, or a waitlist control condition. Attentional N2 and P3 evoked potentials were derived from active and passive auditory oddball paradigms. Participants in the IMM

SUBMITTER: Klee D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7736517 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature