Interoception refers to afferent and efferent sensory information, which maintains homeostatic function, arising from the sensation, perception, and awareness from the viscera. Interoception is an important research topic in various research fields, including cognitive neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry, as it is closely related to emotions and a wide range of mental activities, including cognitive functioning, decision-making and mental health. Previous studies have revealed that the neural underpinnings of interoception include the autonomic nervous system, insular cortex, and anterior cingulate cortex. Although the interplay between interoception and emotion, cognition, and mental health has been revealed in previous studies, there is still a gap between theory and application regarding the mechanisms of interoception.
Therefore, interoception that influence the range of effects on the human mind require further investigation. The aim of this Frontiers Research Topic is to broaden the horizon of knowledge about interoception and bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications of interoception in the realm of neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry.
We encourage submissions on the following subjects:
(1) novel research papers examining interoception, featuring behavioral and neuroimaging data
(2) studies documenting how experiences manifest in life-span development of interoception or in various mental health disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, somatic symptom disorder, or autism spectrum disorder)
(3) negative findings and failed direct or conceptual replication studies that are beyond the pilot stage, even if replication was not the primary goal, as we believe that sharing these studies will also have a positive impact on experimental planning and increase the rate of knowledge acquisition on interoception
(4) meta-analyses or reviews that conform with the aim of the topic.
Submitted articles can be of any format that is typically published in the Frontiers journal.
Interoception refers to afferent and efferent sensory information, which maintains homeostatic function, arising from the sensation, perception, and awareness from the viscera. Interoception is an important research topic in various research fields, including cognitive neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry, as it is closely related to emotions and a wide range of mental activities, including cognitive functioning, decision-making and mental health. Previous studies have revealed that the neural underpinnings of interoception include the autonomic nervous system, insular cortex, and anterior cingulate cortex. Although the interplay between interoception and emotion, cognition, and mental health has been revealed in previous studies, there is still a gap between theory and application regarding the mechanisms of interoception.
Therefore, interoception that influence the range of effects on the human mind require further investigation. The aim of this Frontiers Research Topic is to broaden the horizon of knowledge about interoception and bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications of interoception in the realm of neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry.
We encourage submissions on the following subjects:
(1) novel research papers examining interoception, featuring behavioral and neuroimaging data
(2) studies documenting how experiences manifest in life-span development of interoception or in various mental health disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, somatic symptom disorder, or autism spectrum disorder)
(3) negative findings and failed direct or conceptual replication studies that are beyond the pilot stage, even if replication was not the primary goal, as we believe that sharing these studies will also have a positive impact on experimental planning and increase the rate of knowledge acquisition on interoception
(4) meta-analyses or reviews that conform with the aim of the topic.
Submitted articles can be of any format that is typically published in the Frontiers journal.