#Learningtips

A newly published international study has confirmed what many Thais may intuitively sense—feeling good can actually help us remember more, even when the subject matter itself is boring or meaningless. In ground-breaking research led by scientists from Hangzhou Normal University and Nanjing Normal University, the team demonstrated that positive emotions during learning measurably enhance our ability to recall information, offering potential life-changing applications for students, teachers, and anyone aiming to boost brain power (Neuroscience News; MedicalXpress; News-Medical).

A recent international study confirms a simple insight many Thai educators have long sensed: feeling good can improve memory, even with material that is dry or dull. Led by researchers from Hangzhou Normal University and Nanjing Normal University, the study shows that positive emotions during learning enhance recall later on. This could influence teaching strategies for students, teachers, and lifelong learners in Thailand.

The research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, tracked brain activity in 44 participants as they viewed neutral squiggles. Each squiggle was paired with images designed to evoke positive, negative, or neutral emotions. When memory was tested a day later, only the squiggles linked to positive emotions were reliably remembered. Squiggles associated with neutral or negative feelings were largely forgotten.