Exploring the Bob Ross effect: A psychophysiological investigation.
Complement Ther Med
; 80: 103022, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Watching news broadcasts is known to elicit psychological stress. Conversely, the iconic painter Bob Ross (BR) has risen to pop culture status and amassed a following, as many find the messages and sounds of BR to be soothing and relaxing. Though, it has yet to be directly tested if such exposure can confer psychological or physiological benefit. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of watching BR versus streaming news on markers of cardiovascular health and profile of mood states (POMS). It was hypothesized that watching BR would increase POMS scores and heart rate variability (HRV). It was also hypothesized that watching the news would increase blood pressure (BP), vascular stiffness (VS), and heart rate (HR). METHODS:
In a randomized, controlled, crossover design, 18 young (21 ± 1 yrs, 9 female, 9 male) healthy participants (172.6 ± 9.9 cm, 69 ± 18 kg) were assessed for BP, VS, HR, HRV, and POMS before and after watching an episode of BR or the News matched for time (â¼27 mins).RESULTS:
A significant interaction effect on POMS scores were observed for, anxiety (p = 0.01), anger (p = 0.008), depression (p = 0.003), fatigue (p = 0.001), and confusion (p = 0.01) domains after watching BR. The LF/HF ratio, an HRV marker of sympathovagal balance, was significantly lower after watching BR (p = 0.04). There were no significant time, condition, or interaction effects on systolic BP, mean arterial pressure, and diastolic BP.CONCLUSION:
The "Bob Ross Effect" reduces overall mood disturbance, though appears to exert little influence on the cardiovascular system in this acute paradigm.Palavras-chave
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2024
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