Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping
Objectives: This study analyzed the effects of parachute jump stress on the executive functions and attention of cadets. Executive functions, which includes processes such as attentional control and cognitive flexibility, are crucial for soldiers, especially in situations requiring rapid decision-ma...
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| author | Dariusz Jamro Marek Kociuba Maciej Lachowicz Pawel Korytko Grzegorz Zurek |
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| description | Objectives: This study analyzed the effects of parachute jump stress on the executive functions and attention of cadets. Executive functions, which includes processes such as attentional control and cognitive flexibility, are crucial for soldiers, especially in situations requiring rapid decision-making. Parachute jumping, as an intense stressor, mobilizes cognitive resources, which can lead to short-term improvements in executive functions. Methods: A total of 64 cadets divided into control (N = 32) and experimental (N = 32) groups participated in the study. The experimental group performed a parachute jump and then took the Color Trails Test, assessed both before and after the jump. Results: The results showed significant improvements in executive functions, in particular, sustained and alternating attention, sequential information processing, and monitoring one’s own behavior, suggesting a positive effect of stress on selected executive functions. Conclusions: The results indicate that intense, short-term stress can positively affect executive functions, although this effect may depend on the type of task and the participants’ experience of exposure to intense stressful stimuli. The study makes an important contribution to the design of future military training, considering the importance of mobilizing cognitive resources in response to short-term stress. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee6dd361d7d7495db0c183218a38bd9f2025-01-24T13:25:55ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252025-01-011518510.3390/brainsci15010085Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute JumpingDariusz Jamro0Marek Kociuba1Maciej Lachowicz2Pawel Korytko3Grzegorz Zurek4Department of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, 51-147 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Biostructure, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, PolandObjectives: This study analyzed the effects of parachute jump stress on the executive functions and attention of cadets. Executive functions, which includes processes such as attentional control and cognitive flexibility, are crucial for soldiers, especially in situations requiring rapid decision-making. Parachute jumping, as an intense stressor, mobilizes cognitive resources, which can lead to short-term improvements in executive functions. Methods: A total of 64 cadets divided into control (N = 32) and experimental (N = 32) groups participated in the study. The experimental group performed a parachute jump and then took the Color Trails Test, assessed both before and after the jump. Results: The results showed significant improvements in executive functions, in particular, sustained and alternating attention, sequential information processing, and monitoring one’s own behavior, suggesting a positive effect of stress on selected executive functions. Conclusions: The results indicate that intense, short-term stress can positively affect executive functions, although this effect may depend on the type of task and the participants’ experience of exposure to intense stressful stimuli. The study makes an important contribution to the design of future military training, considering the importance of mobilizing cognitive resources in response to short-term stress.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/1/85executive functionparachute jumpingstress of servicemencombat readinesscognitive adaptationcadets |
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| title | Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping |
| title_full | Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping |
| title_short | Assessment of Changes in Executive Functions and Attention of Cadets as a Result of Military Parachute Jumping |
| title_sort | assessment of changes in executive functions and attention of cadets as a result of military parachute jumping |
| topic | executive function parachute jumping stress of servicemen combat readiness cognitive adaptation cadets |
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