The use of cardiometry in development of self-control skills by means of game sand modeling

Abstract

The article presents experimental evidence of the validity of our hypothesis that progress in the formation and development of self-control can be fixed by assessing heart rate variability using the calculation of the Baevsky stress index (SI). Confirmation has also been obtained that this sort of cardiometric indicators can be applied as an essential element of effective bio-feedback in the course of improving a person’s ability to control his/her own psycho-emotional state using game sand modeling techniques. It is shown that the use of cardiometry in the development of self-control skills by means of game sand modeling contributes to the systematic phased internalization of the orientation scheme by the person, which he/she needs to control his/her own psycho-emotional state. The data obtained also demonstrate that the cardiometric measurements used in the course of such training help increase the rationality and awareness of the self-regulation skills to be formed and developed, and aid in strengthening the mindset for their constructive use in everyday life.