Author(s)

Mengjiao Guo ¹, Jinyong Sun ¹, Hongke Jiang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author

Mengjiao Guo

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the impact of practicing Tai Chi in confined cabin spaces on seafarers' emotional regulation and attention levels. Through an eight-week Tai Chi training intervention with a group of seafarers, compared to a control group, we found that Tai Chi training significantly improved seafarers' negative emotions and enhanced their emotional stability. Concurrently, experimental results indicated a positive influence of Tai Chi on seafarers' sustained attention, selective attention, and attention span. This research offers a novel intervention strategy for improving seafarers' mental health and highlights the importance of incorporating mind-body practices in special working environments.

KEYWORDS

Seafarers, Confined Cabin, Tai Chi, Emotional Regulation, Attention

CITE THIS PAPER

Mengjiao Guo, Jinyong Sun, The Impact of Practicing Tai Chi in Confined Cabin Spaces on Seafarers' Emotional Regulation and Attention. Journal of Human Movement Science (2025) Vol. 6: 105-111. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2025.060115.

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