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  Psychology Research and Behavior Management

  Chinese calligraphic handwriting (CCH) involves use of a soft-tipped brush to write special Chinese characters and is widely regarded as a unique art form. In the past,research on CCH has focused mainly on how to execute and appreciate it artistically by following the experiences of the great masters. During the last three decades,

  01月28日　85
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  Calligraphy, Psychology and the Confucian Literati Personality

  Our research in the past 40 years has identified beneficial effects of Chinese calligraphy handwriting (CCH) practice on visual attention, cognitive activation, physiological slowdown, emotional relaxation and behavioural change. We hypothesised that these outcomes may constitute a compressive set of foundations which could impact several traits of Chinese personality within the context of Confucian culture and values. Here, we give a brief overview of the background of CCH and its effect in the cognitive, physiological and bio-emotional domains. We then provide empirical evidence showing strong association of CCH and personality traits and discuss the results in the contexts of calligraphy practice and Confucian literati personality, Confucianism and Chinese personalities as well as calligraphy writing and tool-using psychological theory.

  01月27日　114
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  HRV Regulation by Calligraphic Finger Writing and Guqin Music: A Pilot Case Study

  Previous research shows that brush Chinese calligraphy handwriting (CCH) improves one’s cognitive functions as well as emotional and mental health. Similarly, Guqin, the popular Chinese musical instrument, induces positive emotions and emotional stability. The present study tested the efficacy of using the index finger to achieve similar mind–body changes

  10月24日　106
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  HRV Regulation by Calligraphic Finger Writing and Guqin Music: A Pilot Case Study

  1.University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China 2.University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA 3.China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

  06月04日　117
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  Chinese Guqin Music and Calligraphy for Treating Symptoms of Primary Insomnia

  Alpha, calligraphy, Chinese calligraphy handwriting, delta, EEG brainwave, Guqin, heart rate variability, physical and mental health, primary insomnia, TCM Psychology, theta

  03月24日　156
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