Interplay between state anxiety, heart rate variability, and cognition: An ex-Gaussian analysis of response times

Objective The purpose of this investigation was to elucidate the role of button-response complexity to targets in a response inhibition task. Background Response inhibition is the ability to correctly inhibit an overt response to a target. The U.S. military is actively pursuing development of armed, combat robots as a force multiplier, which may present challenges to operators of combat robots in the form of response inhibition errors. Method A total of 15 participants completed two 51-min versions of a modified sustained attention to response task (SART). Participants were outfitted with an electrocardiogram to index heart-rate variability and completed the NASA–Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) to index workload. Results The results demonstrated that the complex SART reduced errors of commission (4%) and slowed response times (874 ms) to correct Go targets relative to the simple SART (14%, 739 ms). The NASA-TLX did not show differences between the modified SARTs; however, heart-rate variability did demonstrate that Soldiers had an increased autonomic stress response to the complex SART. Conclusion Increasing the behavioral response requirement during a response inhibition task can decrease errors of commission; however, it comes at the cost of slower response times to target stimuli. Heart-rate variability may provide better insight into objective workload relative to subjective measures. Application The use of complex behavioral responses may provide a viable option to reduce potential “friendly fire” or collateral damage by Soldiers remotely engaging a target-rich environment.

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290 Depression, anxiety, and resting heart rate variability during sleep in a sample of active duty service members

SLEEP ◽

10.1093/sleep/zsab072.289 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. A116-A116

Author(s):

Nita Shattuck ◽

Panagiotis Matsangas ◽

Joshua Boyle

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Trait Anxiety ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Active Duty ◽

Service Members ◽

Resting Heart Rate ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Anxiety Levels ◽

Resting Heart Rate Variability

Abstract Introduction Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental health outcomes in the military population with rates ranging between 11% and 15% in Army active duty service members (ADSMs). Oftentimes both maladies are comorbid with insomnia and other sleep-related disorders. We explored the association between self-reported depression and anxiety levels and resting heart rate variability (HRV) metrics during sleep using a wearable device, the Oura ring. Methods We conducted a longitudinal, naturalistic assessment of fit-for-duty ADSMs (N=44; 21-40 years of age, 38 males) attending the Naval Postgraduate School. Depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory; anxiety was assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. HRV (average nightly HRV and average nightly HRVmaximal during sleep) was assessed with the Oura devices during a period of MD=8 days (range 8–18). Results The median BDI score was 5.50 (IQR=9.50; range 0–23). Most participants had minimal depression (36, 81.8%) with seven (16.9%) having mild depression and one (2.27%) moderate depression. The median state anxiety score was 29.5 (IQR=16.8; range 20 – 56), whereas the median trait anxiety score was 31.0 (IQR=15.8; range 21–56). Correlation analysis (Spearman’s rho) showed that lower depression and anxiety scores were associated with higher nightly HRV during sleep. Specifically, average nightly HRV was correlated with BDI scores (rho=-0.384, p=0.010), state anxiety scores (rho=-0.343, p=0.023), and trait anxiety (rho=-0.356, p=0.018). Average nightly HRVmaximal was negatively correlated with BDI scores (rho=-0.435, p=0.003), state anxiety scores (rho=-0.339, p=0.024), and trait anxiety (rho=-0.339, p=0.025). Conclusion Our findings suggest that HRV during sleep is associated with self-reported depression and anxiety levels in this sample of ADSMs. Further research is needed to assess the utility and limitations of the Oura devices to collect data in field settings. Support (if any):

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State Anxiety and Low-Frequency Heart Rate Variability in High-Level Amateur Golfers While Putting under Pressure

International Journal of Sport and Health Science ◽

10.5432/ijshs.201935 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (0) ◽

pp. 144-153

Author(s):

Yumiko Hasegawa ◽

Katsuhiro Sumi ◽

Akito Miura

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Low Frequency ◽

High Level

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Heart rate variability, salivary cortisol and competitive state anxiety responses during pre-competition and pre-training moments

Biology of Sport ◽

10.5114/biolsport.2018.78905 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 39-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Renato A. Souza ◽

Oscar A. B. Beltran ◽

Diana M. Zapata ◽

Elisângela Silva ◽

Wagner Z. Freitas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Salivary Cortisol ◽

State Anxiety

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At least 9 h of supervised relaxation training may reduce state anxiety and improve heart rate variability, prognosis and return to work for people with ischaemic heart disease

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal ◽

10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.731_2.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 54 (4) ◽

pp. 315-316 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Meryl Lovarini ◽

Andrew Wakely

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Return To Work ◽

Ischaemic Heart Disease ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Relaxation Training

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Music Intervention in Undergraduates: the Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and State Anxiety

American Journal of Undergraduate Research ◽

10.33697/ajur.2020.003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 15-22

Author(s):

Annalise Tolley ◽

Robert Vick

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Psychological Health ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Music Listening ◽

Music Intervention ◽

Autonomic Tone ◽

Physiological Indices ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Physical And Psychological Health

A low heart rate variability (HRV) is indicative of autonomic inflexibility, which has important implications for physical and psychological health. This study investigates autonomic functioning and its relationship to state anxiety in the context of music intervention. A within-subjects, quasi-experimental design was used with undergraduates, a population frequently impacted by state anxiety. Participants pre-selected music that they identified as the most “relaxing” before being administered the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Baseline physiological indices were then collected using an EKG, followed by administration of the selected music and an additional collection of physiological indices. After the full duration of music intervention was administered, participants took the STAI once more. Results indicated that even short durations of music listening may serve to reduce anxiety in the undergraduate student, as was evidenced by the significant increase in physiological indices and decrease in self-reported anxiety levels. However, while changes in HRV and anxiety may trend together, results indicated no statistical association between these parameters. KEYWORDS: Heart Rate Variability; Anxiety; Music Intervention; Autonomic Tone; Vagal Control; Autonomic Flexibility; College Students; State Anxiety

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INVESTIGATION OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY PARAMETERS AND ANXIETY STATUS OF ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ◽

10.46827/ejpe.v6i10.3578 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Esin Kaplan

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Normal Distribution ◽

Trait Anxiety ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Log P ◽

Men And Women ◽

Somatic Anxiety ◽

Significant Difference

The aim of this study is to examine the heart rate variability (HRV) parameters, trait anxiety, and competitive state anxiety levels of active individuals. The research was conducted with a total of 28 men and women aged 18-26 who exercise regularly. Personal information form, trait anxiety inventory, and competitive state anxiety inventory (CSAI-2) were applied to the volunteers. Heart Rate Variability measurement was performed using the Heart Math emWave Pro + device. In the analysis of the data, normal distribution criteria were checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test. T-test was used for variables with normal distribution, and Mann Whitney U test was used for variables that did not show normal distribution. Pearson and Spearman correlation analyzes were conducted to examine the relationship between cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and HRV parameters. According to the findings, a statistically significant difference in favor of women was found between the genders in the LF / HF (log) (p = .011) parameter (p <0.05). According to the correlation analysis, a significant negative correlation was observed between somatic anxiety and the parameters SDNN, RMSSD, LF (Log) (-.457; -.403; -.462 respectively). In conclusion, men and women who exercise regularly have similar anxiety states. It is observed that women have better sympathovagal balance compared to men. The absence of stress parameters that cause impairment in heart rhythm such as anxiety does not cause deterioration in the structure of HRV. In addition, there is a negative correlation between somatic anxiety and some HRV parameters. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0770/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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