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Frisson intensity is linked to sound features like amplitude and timbre, with anxiety potentially increasing sensitivity. These findings shed light on auditory-somatosensory interactions and frisson triggers.

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  • Auditory Neuroscience
  • Somatosensory Perception
  • Psychoacoustics

Background:

  • Frisson, a tingling sensation, involves complex emotional and physical responses.
  • Factors influencing frisson intensity remain largely unexplored.
  • Understanding frisson requires investigating auditory stimuli and individual differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify acoustic features of auditory stimuli that modulate frisson intensity.
  • To explore the relationship between individual psychological traits and frisson experience.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying auditory-somatosensory interactions in frisson.

Main Methods:

  • Participants listened to binaural brushing and tapping sounds while reporting frisson intensity.
  • Acoustic features of stimuli (amplitude, spectral centroid, bandwidth) were analyzed.
  • Psychological assessments included mood states, depression, and personality traits (Big Five Inventory).

Main Results:

  • Frisson intensity correlated significantly with acoustic features, particularly those with dark, compact timbre.
  • A 2-second delay was observed between acoustic changes and peak frisson intensity, indicating bottom-up processing.
  • Individuals with anxiety reported heightened sensitivity to frisson.

Conclusions:

  • Auditory stimuli characteristics, especially timbre, play a crucial role in triggering frisson.
  • Auditory inputs modulate somatosensory experiences, influencing frisson intensity.
  • Anxiety may predispose individuals to stronger frisson responses, highlighting individual differences in sensory processing.