Impact of BFB training on the psychophysiological parameters of cyber-dependent and independent students
https://doi.org/10.21626/vestnik/2025-1/05
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Abstract
The study of the features of higher nervous activity in cyber-dependent individuals and cybersportsmen is relevant because digitalization increasingly covers all areas of our lives, including professional sports.
Objective - to investigate the psychophysiological characteristics of people with cyber addiction and video game-independent students, as well as the impact of prolonged alpha training with biofeedback (BFB) on them to optimize higher brain functions.
Materials and methods. Using a questionnaire, we identified students suffering from video game addiction and cyber-independent students. To assess higher brain functions and coordinated work of motor and sensory processes in subjects to determine their efficiency, warm-up ability, and mental stability, we used Schultz tables and tests for determining visual-motor reaction time. Subsequently, the students underwent prolonged alpha training with biofeedback (BFB). A statistical analysis of the obtained results was conducted, including nonparametric methods for verifying differences' reliability.
Results. During the research, significant differences were found between the psychophysiological indicators of professional gamers and cyber-independent students at baseline, indicating higher reaction speed, psychological resilience, and work efficiency among cyber-oriented participants compared to independent students. Further implementation of prolonged alpha training in both groups showed improvement in test scores.
Conclusion. The results of this study demonstrate the beneficial and optimizing effect of alpha training on cortical and subcortical activity in both gamers and independent students when performing tasks, which allows recommending this method for optimizing higher brain functions also for people in various professions requiring high speed, accuracy, attention, mental productivity, and psychological stability.
About the Authors
Alla Yu. Zolotukhina
Derzhavin Tambov State University (Derzhavin TSU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariya A. Zolotukhina
Derzhavin Tambov State University (Derzhavin TSU)
Russian Federation
Student, Derzhavin TSU, Tambov, Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Student, Derzhavin TSU, Tambov, Russian Federation
Yuliya A. Kotova
Derzhavin Tambov State University (Derzhavin TSU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Zolotukhina A.Yu., Zolotukhina M.A., Kotova Yu.A. Impact of BFB training on the psychophysiological parameters of cyber-dependent and independent students. Humans and their health. 2025;28(1):41-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21626/vestnik/2025-1/05. EDN: KQNZBI
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