ASMR The Science of ASMR
88Today we are going to be relaxing while reading the latest ASMR research in 2020. I am going to be discussing and reading seven different studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as my general thoughts on these studies. But of course, in a gentle ASMR style!
We will be relaxing with the sounds of paper, whispering, soft spoken reading, a gently ticking clock, and a quiet relaxing ambiance. I had difficulty finding comprehensive videos talking about the science of ASMR and so I decided to read these studies to you myself and break it down for you the best I can.
I want to add that I am NOT an expert in Neurology/Neuroscience/Biology/Radiology/Psychology. However, I am an ASMR enthusiast who loves science and I really wanted to bring this information to you all! Some parts of this video are my own anecdotal/philosophical musings. If I mispoke, any corrections on these particular aspects of the video are welcomed! That all said I hope you are keeping safe during this difficult time.
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0:00 - 4:20 First study discussing triggers and lowered heart rate
4:20 - 11:50 Critics of ASMR and my own personal experience with ASMR benefits
11:52 - 12:56 Connection of Grooming Behaviors in Primates and ASMR
12:57 - 15:26 Functional MRI Scans of Brain on ASMR
15:27 - 20:25 Music Frisson, Discussing my personal thoughts and basic studies on ASMR
20:26 - 37:41 Closeup with Reading of studies / discussing conclusions and findings
37:42 - 39:35 FInal Thoughts
Here are links to several of the studies mentioned at the NIH (National Institute of Health):
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): a flow-like mental state
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4380153/
An Examination of Personality Traits Associated with ASMR
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5322228/
Mindfulness and ASMR
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6086079/
An fMRI investigation of the neural correlates underlying the ASMR
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6209833/
Two Studies of ASMR: The Relationship between ASMR and Music-Induced Frisson
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330459645_Two_Studies_of_Autonomous_Sensory_Meridian_Response_ASMR_The_Relationship_between_ASMR_and_Music-Induced_Frisson
An examination of the default mode network in individuals with autonomous sensory meridian response
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17470919.2016.1188851
A functional magnetic resonance imaging investigation of the ASMR response.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31275748
Atypical Functional Connectivity Associated with Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response: An Examination of Five Resting-State Networks
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6648236/
Also please checkout these other amazing resources for ASMR:
ASMR University- A really interesting organization focusing in bringing together a lot of the current research in ASMR, as well as providing opportunities to join in some of the current studies.
https://asmruniversity.com/
University of Sheffield- A really great short video explaining ASMR in general, as well as a brief mention of their current research.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufyk1z62FVA
Lastly, I am linking a general ASMR search on the National Institute of Health's website in case you are interested in reading further studies, or other studies I did not mention in this video.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=asmr
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