Go and the Brain: Cognitive and Neural Impacts of Training

• 발행기관: 대한신경정신의학회
• 저자명: Ki Woong Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『Psychiatry Investigation』제22권 제4호, 357~364쪽, 전체 8쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 정신과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.04.11

국문 초록

Objective This review synthesizes evidence on the cognitive and neural impacts of the strategic board game Go, emphasizing its role in enhancing cognitive functions and inducing neuroplastic changes. Methods We analyzed studies investigating the effects of Go on diverse populations, including novices, professional players, and older adults. Research included neuropsychological assessments, neuroimaging findings (fMRI, PET), and behavioral outcomes from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Results Go training enhances executive functions, memory, and visuospatial reasoning, as demonstrated by studies on novices and clinical populations. Professional Go players show domain-specific neural adaptations, including increased precuneus and cerebellar activation during decision-making tasks. In clinical settings, Go interventions improve mood, reduce anxiety, and increase neurotrophic factors like brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Conclusion Go training demonstrates significant potential as a cognitive intervention to promote brain health, emotional well-being, and resilience against cognitive decline. Further longitudinal studies are required to validate its long-term effects.

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Go Cognitive function Neuroplasticity Neuroimaging Aging Executive function