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Mindfulness and autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)
Beverley K Fredborg1, James M Clark2, Stephen D Smith2
1Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Peerj
|August 21, 2018
Summary
Individuals with Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) exhibit higher mindfulness levels, particularly in curiosity. This suggests mindfulness characteristics may explain some ASMR sensory-emotional experiences.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) involves tingling sensations from audiovisual stimuli.
- ASMR triggers are often social and induce calm, overlapping with mindfulness experiences.
- Previous research has not directly explored the relationship between ASMR and mindfulness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between mindfulness and ASMR.
- To determine if mindfulness characteristics are associated with ASMR experiences.
Main Methods:
- 284 individuals with ASMR completed mindfulness scales (TMS, MAAS) and an ASMR questionnaire.
- Control participants without ASMR completed the same mindfulness scales after viewing ASMR videos.
- Mindfulness scores were compared between ASMR individuals and controls.
Main Results:
- Individuals with ASMR scored significantly higher on the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), a global mindfulness measure.
- ASMR individuals also showed higher scores on the Curiosity subscale of the Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS).
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness, particularly curiosity, is associated with ASMR.
- These findings suggest that certain mindfulness traits may partially explain the sensory-emotional experiences of ASMR.
Keywords:
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