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Creativity, as a high-level cognitive function, plays a crucial role in applying scientific knowledge and is increasingly important in today’s innovation-driven digital society. Given its complex cognitive nature, enhancing and rehabilitating creativity has become a key focus in cognitive science. Recent studies suggest that binaural beats, especially in the alpha (8–12 Hz) and gamma (30–50 Hz) frequency bands, may influence cognitive and creative processes. Alpha wavesare associated with internal attention and reduced sensory distraction, supporting divergent thinking, while gamma waves are linked to memory retrieval and complex information integration.
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of combined alpha-gamma binaural beat stimulation versus alpha-onlystimulation on enhancing creativity, working memory, and information processing. A total of 48 university students(aged 25–40) were assigned to three groups: a control group (alpha stimulation), experimental group 1 (gamma), and experimental group 2 (alpha at night, gamma in the morning). Participants completed the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (Abedi version), N-Back task, and SDMT. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.
Results showed that all groups experienced significant improvements in creativity, working memory, and processing speed in post-test and follow-up compared to pre-test scores. However, no significant differences were found between groups in terms of effectiveness. These findings suggest that both alpha and gamma binaural beat stimulation may enhance cognitive functions, regardless of frequency combination. The study supports the potential of non-invasive auditory stimulation as a tool for cognitive enhancement and recommends further research into long-term effects and individual responsiveness.
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of combined alpha-gamma binaural beat stimulation versus alpha-onlystimulation on enhancing creativity, working memory, and information processing. A total of 48 university students(aged 25–40) were assigned to three groups: a control group (alpha stimulation), experimental group 1 (gamma), and experimental group 2 (alpha at night, gamma in the morning). Participants completed the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (Abedi version), N-Back task, and SDMT. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.
Results showed that all groups experienced significant improvements in creativity, working memory, and processing speed in post-test and follow-up compared to pre-test scores. However, no significant differences were found between groups in terms of effectiveness. These findings suggest that both alpha and gamma binaural beat stimulation may enhance cognitive functions, regardless of frequency combination. The study supports the potential of non-invasive auditory stimulation as a tool for cognitive enhancement and recommends further research into long-term effects and individual responsiveness.
Keywords: creativity enhancement, binaural beats, gamma waves, alpha waves, university students aged 25 to 40
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2025/08/27 | Accepted: 2025/12/28
Received: 2025/08/27 | Accepted: 2025/12/28
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