Abstract
BackgroundAutonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a perceptual phenomenon in which specific audiovisual stimuli frequently elicit tingling sensations on the scalp and neck. These stimuli (“ASMR triggers”) are typically social in nature (e.g., watching someone brush their hair, hearing whispering,) and often elicit a calm and positive emotional state that may last up to several minutes. ASMR experiences phenomenologically overlap with mindfulness; however, no research has directly examined how mindfulness might relate to ASMR.MethodsIn the current study, 284 individuals with ASMR completed the Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS), the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), and a questionnaire examining ASMR experiences. Age- and sex-matched control participants were asked to view two ASMR-eliciting videos to ensure that they did not experience tingling sensations associated with ASMR; they then completed the TMS and MAAS questionnaires.ResultsWhen compared with matched controls, individuals with ASMR generated significantly higher scores on the MAAS, a global measure of mindfulness, as well as significantly higher scores on the Curiosity subscale of the TMS.ConclusionsThese results suggest that the sensory-emotional experiences associated with ASMR may be partially explained by a distinct subset of characteristics associated with mindfulness.
Highlights
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a perceptual phenomenon in which specific stimuli, known as “ASMR triggers,” frequently elicit tingling sensations on the scalp, neck, and shoulders, often spreading to the body’s periphery
The ASMR and Control groups were first compared on the Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS) and the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS)
These comparisons were followed by an analysis of the TMS and the MAAS results in relation to responses on the ASMR Checklist
Summary
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a perceptual phenomenon in which specific stimuli, known as “ASMR triggers,” frequently elicit tingling sensations on the scalp, neck, and shoulders, often spreading to the body’s periphery. These sensations are generally accompanied by a sense of calm as well as by positive affect (Barratt & Davis, 2015). Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a perceptual phenomenon in which specific audiovisual stimuli frequently elicit tingling sensations on the scalp and neck These stimuli (“ASMR triggers”) are typically social in nature (e.g., watching someone brush their hair, hearing whispering,) and often elicit a calm and positive emotional state that may last up to several minutes. Conclusions: These results suggest that the sensory-emotional experiences associated with ASMR may be partially explained by a distinct subset of characteristics associated with mindfulness
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