An anxiety regulation framework with a positive emotion-guided strategy: Integrating EEG neurofeedback and music intervention

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q1 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Biological Psychology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.biopsycho.2025.109132

Jin Li , Di Fang , Jiabo Zhang , Jiashuo Zhang , Zhanle Wang , Hanling Zhang

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Abstract

Background

Anxiety is a common mental disorder whose prevalence has been increasing, necessitating more effective treatment strategies.

Methods

In this study, we propose a novel anxiety regulation framework with a positive emotion-guided strategy. The framework links electroencephalography (EEG) signals, emotional states, visual parameters, and musical parameters. Subsequently, we developed a real-time closed-loop neurofeedback system to provide visual feedback and personalized music intervention. A randomized crossover trial was then conducted to compare the intervention effects of the neurofeedback group and the control group.

Results

Compared with the control group, the neurofeedback group showed larger post-intervention reductions in anxiety (STAI; Cohen’s d = 1.05) and greater increases in positive affect (SAM Valence; Cohen’s d = 0.63). The neurofeedback group also reported higher participation motivation and a more favorable user experience.

Conclusion

This personalized, positive emotion-guided neurofeedback approach shows preliminary promise as a user-centered strategy for anxiety, pending further validation.

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积极情绪导向策略的焦虑调节框架：脑电图神经反馈与音乐干预的整合。

背景：焦虑是一种常见的精神障碍，其患病率呈上升趋势，需要更有效的治疗策略。方法：在本研究中，我们提出了一个具有积极情绪引导策略的新型焦虑调节框架。该框架将脑电图（EEG）信号、情绪状态、视觉参数和音乐参数联系起来。随后，我们开发了一个实时闭环神经反馈系统，提供视觉反馈和个性化的音乐干预。然后进行随机交叉试验，比较神经反馈组和对照组的干预效果。结果：与对照组相比，神经反馈组干预后焦虑下降幅度更大（STAI, Cohen’s d = 1.05），积极情绪增加幅度更大（SAM Valence, Cohen’s d = 0.63）。神经反馈组也报告了更高的参与动机和更有利的用户体验。结论：这种个性化的、积极情绪引导的神经反馈方法初步显示了作为一种以用户为中心的焦虑策略的前景，有待进一步验证。

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Biological Psychology 医学-行为科学

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

11.50%

发文量

146

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： Biological Psychology publishes original scientific papers on the biological aspects of psychological states and processes. Biological aspects include electrophysiology and biochemical assessments during psychological experiments as well as biologically induced changes in psychological function. Psychological investigations based on biological theories are also of interest. All aspects of psychological functioning, including psychopathology, are germane. The Journal concentrates on work with human subjects, but may consider work with animal subjects if conceptually related to issues in human biological psychology.