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Research Priorities for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response: An Interdisciplinary Delphi Study.

Thomas J Hostler¹, Giulia L Poerio², Clau Nader³

¹School of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BX, UK.

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Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) research needs a unified approach. A Delphi study identified 13 key research areas to guide future interdisciplinary studies on ASMR.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Media Studies
Psychology

Background:

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a popular phenomenon linked to relaxation.
ASMR research has expanded rapidly since 2015 across multiple disciplines.
A lack of interdisciplinary collaboration has hindered ASMR research progress.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a cohesive structure for future ASMR research.
To identify and prioritize key research questions in the field of ASMR.
To foster interdisciplinary collaboration among ASMR researchers.

Main Methods:

A modified Delphi study was employed.
Ninety-eight participants (experts, practitioners, community members, researchers) contributed.
A best/worst scaling method was used for voting on research priorities.

Main Results:

451 suggestions for ASMR research priorities were gathered.
These suggestions were condensed into 13 key research areas.
The identified areas cover definition, neurophysiology, triggers, applications, and community aspects of ASMR.

Conclusions:

A clear research agenda for ASMR has been established.
This agenda will guide researchers towards significant questions in the field.
The findings aim to inspire new interdisciplinary collaborations in ASMR research.