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The Impact of Meditation on Brain Structure Changes and Cognitive Function in Young Adults Santos, Luis; Reyes, Maria Clara; Malik, Fatima; Iqbal, Kiran; Nampira, Ardi Azhar
World Psychology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55849/wp.v4i1.811

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Meditation has gained significant attention for its potential to enhance cognitive function and promote mental well-being. Previous studies have suggested that meditation can lead to structural changes in the brain, particularly in regions associated with attention, memory, and emotional regulation. However, the precise impact of meditation on brain structure and cognitive function in young adults remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the effect of regular meditation practice on brain structure changes and cognitive function in young adults. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess brain changes and cognitive function assessments, such as attention, memory, and executive function tests, conducted before and after a 12-week meditation intervention. The results showed significant increases in gray matter density in areas related to attention and emotional regulation, including the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Cognitive testing revealed improvements in attention, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. These findings suggest that meditation can induce structural changes in the brain that enhance cognitive function, particularly in domains critical for academic and personal development. The study concludes that meditation can be an effective practice for promoting cognitive health and supporting brain development in young adults, highlighting its potential as a non-invasive intervention for cognitive enhancement.
The Impact of Using Learning Applications on the Cognitive Abilities of School-Age Children Putri, Agustin Andhika; Kaya, Cemil; Kara, Sevda; Nampira, Ardi Azhar
World Psychology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55849/wp.v4i1.812

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The use of digital learning applications has become increasingly prevalent in educational settings, offering a range of interactive tools designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. As technology continues to influence education, it is essential to explore its impact on children’s cognitive abilities, particularly in school-age children. Learning applications are believed to improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and critical thinking. However, empirical evidence regarding the effects of these applications on children’s cognitive development remains limited. This study aims to investigate the impact of using learning applications on the cognitive abilities of school-age children. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 200 school-age children aged 6-12 years. The children were divided into an experimental group, using learning applications for 12 weeks, and a control group, which continued with traditional learning methods. Cognitive abilities were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized tests measuring attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. The results indicated that children in the experimental group showed significant improvements in cognitive abilities compared to the control group, particularly in memory and problem-solving skills. The study concludes that the use of learning applications positively influences cognitive development in school-age children, providing evidence for the integration of digital tools in educational practices to support cognitive growth.
Co-Authors . Syamsulbahri Akhtar, Shazia Al-Momani, Ammar Apriyanto, Apriyanto Arinie, Farida Arisondha, Edy Arnes Yuli Vandika Baso Intang Sappaile, Baso Intang Chai, Som Chairuddin Costa, Bruna Costa, Tiago Devi, Syahrani Diana Suksesiwaty Lubis Dina Destari Edwin Sugesti Nasution Eva Desembrianita Farah, Rina Fernandez, Carlos Fernandez, Carloz Fujita, Miku Gomez, Raul Harja, Ngiw Aman Idris, Haziq Iqbal, Kiran Irwanto, Miko Mei Iwan Harsono JAROT BUDIASTO Jenheri, Jenheri Judijanto, Loso Justam, Justam Kara, Sevda Kaya, Cemil Khan, Omar Lee, Ava Lek, Siri Lim, Sofia Lima, Rafaela Liu Yang M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni M. Zai, Yovita Yulia Malik, Fatima Manik, Erba Kalo Martinez, Isabel Mayasari, Nanny Mendes, Clara Moktar, Brilian Muhammad Faisal Ninik Sri Rahayu, Ninik Sri Noor, Asmirin Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurul Huda Pangastuti, Nova Pong, Ming Putri, Agustin Andhika Rahman, Alkautsar Ramos, Nathaniel Razak, Faisal Rejeki, Marsudi Endang Sri Restu Auliani Reyes, Maria Clara Rudy Haryanto Saleh, Mohamad Zein Samaduri, Lutpi Santos, Luis Sari, Arum Fandan Sari, Ira Wulan Sato, Haruka setiawati, rahmi Setyowati Subroto Sinaga, Jernita Siti Aisyah Hanim, Siti Aisyah Siti Annisa Wahdiniawati, Siti Annisa Siti Shofiah Sothy, Chak Souza, Felipe Sulaiman Sulaiman Tahir, Usman Tan, Marcus Taryana Taryana, Taryana Taufik Taufik Telma Anis Safitri Urnika Mudhifatul Jannah, Urnika Mudhifatul Vita Lystianingrum Wiwit Xiang, Yang Yuliana, Ana Yusuf Iskandar Zahir, Roya Zaman, Khalil Zhang Li