AWE-INDUCTION IMPROVES RECOVERY FROM STRESS AND IMPROVES COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE
2024
Awe Induction Helps Stress Recovery and Cognitive Performance
Sample size: 61
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kristina Hash, Alison Bolling, Leslie Tower, Julie Hicks Patrick
Primary Institution: West Virginia University
Hypothesis
Does awe induction improve recovery from stress and cognitive performance across different ages?
Conclusion
Awe induction can enhance cognitive performance and recovery from stress, particularly affecting younger and older adults differently.
Supporting Evidence
- Awe induction improved cognitive performance in younger adults by increasing their speed of response.
- Older adults showed increased accuracy but slower response times under awe conditions.
- The study found that awe induction affected heart rate variability, indicating potential health benefits.
Takeaway
Watching something amazing can help people feel better and think faster, especially for younger people, while older people become more accurate.
Methodology
Participants watched awe-inducing videos and completed cognitive tasks while their heart rate variability was measured.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 18 to 81, with a mean age of 28.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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