PLoS One November 2018 PMID 29924796

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology.

Giulia Lara Poerio, Emma Blakey, Thomas J Hostler, Theresa Veltri

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Several discussions reference the calming effects of ASMR, with comments like 'the calming affect is legit' and 'ASMR helps combat stress,' showcasing users' personal experiences and acknowledgment of its therapeutic potential. The tone is generally supportive and curious, with many citing physiological studies and their implications, thereby enhancing the perceived relevance and importance of the article.

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Abstract in brief

  • ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) causes tingling sensations in the head triggered by various audiovisual stimuli, like whispering and tapping.
  • Public interest in ASMR has grown, with many people using ASMR videos for relaxation and sleep.
  • Studies show that ASMR enhances positive feelings and reduces heart rate in those who experience it, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for mental and physical health.

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Kuroly
@Kuroly7 · X

「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればいいし、真面目に聞く人は真面目に学習するという二面性コンテンツ

Oct 22, 2023 · 66 likes · 21 shares · 2,618 followers View post →
shin
@xyzmiku · X

ASMR動画視聴時に心拍数が平均3.41 bpm低下,リラックス効果が期待できるらしい https://t.co/29yDdUXk4i https://t.co/vRo3zEZNlS

Jun 11, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,865 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in response to certain audio-visual triggers, known as autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) https://t.co/GG5LUCcXxf Do you have ASMR?

Sep 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 5 shares · 8,758 followers View post →
The ASMR Network
@ASMR_Net · X

However, frisson typically increases heart rate – indicating excitement – whereas ASMR is associated with reduced heart rate, thus likely more calming. But, Poeiro et al found that, by some measures, ASMR is also arousing, though not sexual. https://t.co/SxA5a2AF8i [3/5]

Apr 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 477 followers View post →
David Nuñez | Emerging Tech+Humans
@davidnunez · X

@jprodgers @cblechman this was the study I mentioned: https://t.co/tHon5aiVzZ They were looking at measureable secondary effects, but it's not clear to me if this is a cause & effect... i.e. esp if the physiolgical effects _because_ of ASMR or, instead, the self-identification of ASMR

Aug 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,118 followers View post →
Emma Ackerley
@EmmaAckerley27 · X

@MyFrogCroaked My favourites are @wmag #ASMR @WhispersRedASMR @GentleWhisperin and @GibiOfficial. You can find their videos on YouTube. As long as you don't have misaphonia. AND here's the science to support... https://t.co/yRhKFgKfwi

Feb 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 909 followers View post →

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Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in r…

Sep 20, 2025 · 5 shares · 8,758 followers View post →
shin
@xyzmiku · X

ASMR動画視聴時に心拍数が平均3.41 bpm低下,リラックス効果が期待できるらしい https://t.co/29yDdUXk4i https://t.co/vRo3zEZNlS

Jun 11, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,865 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in r…

Sep 20, 2024 · 5 shares · 8,758 followers View post →
Welltory. The Wellness Laboratory
@welltory · X

1) Brain function effects of autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) video viewing (2023) https://t.co/SkfIKLkXdR 2) More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology (2018) https://t.co/FhJgXqwItT

Apr 9, 2024 · 16,059 followers View post →
Psydere
@PsydereVT · X

Here's a link to the journal article we read, check it out if you're interested

Jan 10, 2024 · 1 like · 902 followers View post →
Abraham Kowo
@Abe_Kowo · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology https://t.co/951A8NAEh0

Dec 17, 2023 · 1,241 followers View post →
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RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 23, 2023 · 21 shares · 66 followers View post →
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@Appletea_VRC · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

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@bnrb2 · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 23, 2023 · 21 shares · 919 followers View post →
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@Matchayatuhasi · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 322 followers View post →
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@BatsuEigo · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 237 followers View post →
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@vrc_machida0312 · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 6,605 followers View post →
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@qkMQCMBI4HBQWyO · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,035 followers View post →
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@na2na_chang · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 325 followers View post →
Yoshihiro Shibata
@shiba_8ro · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 8,738 followers View post →
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@ChikuwaFox_VRC · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,280 followers View post →
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@mayusaki3 · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,156 followers View post →
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@VRC_aka · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 2,262 followers View post →
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@usaginchaku_VRC · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 823 followers View post →
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@NekoDOSdesu · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,629 followers View post →
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@Rigel0496 · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 911 followers View post →
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@ryuzu417 · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 147 followers View post →
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@usamyon · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 827 followers View post →
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@x86q · X

RT @Kuroly7: 「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればい…

Oct 22, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,987 followers View post →
Kuroly
@Kuroly7 · X

「精神が安定しているときは学習効率が高くなる」という仮説と「ASMRは精神を安定させる」という研究成果(https://t.co/rKWpEycZOq)を掛け合われれば、学問ASMRは非常に筋がいいと思うんですよね 眠りたい人は聞きながら寝てくれればいいし、真面目に聞く人は真面目に学習するという二面性コンテンツ

Oct 22, 2023 · 66 likes · 21 shares · 2,618 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in r…

Sep 20, 2023 · 5 shares · 8,758 followers View post →
あうら
@aura_brise · X

@AriaFoxia こんアリア~ アリアちゃんの安眠探求の幅が広まって良かったですね

Aug 9, 2023 · 1 like · 825 followers View post →
Pyrame_Idaal
@Pyrame_Idaal · X

@Esban_ https://t.co/mhNSsNnHPr

Feb 20, 2023 · 64 followers View post →
CJPianist
@CJPianist · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect ... https://t.co/JCUhrhfI0W

Feb 5, 2023 · 600 followers View post →
waqar dahri
@Dahri85Waqar · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in r…

Nov 25, 2022 · 5 shares · 457 followers View post →
Kevin Deans
@DeansKevin · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in r…

Sep 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,081 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

Fun fact: some people experience pleasant tingling sensations on their head (which can spread to their neck/spine) in response to certain audio-visual triggers, known as autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) https://t.co/GG5LUCcXxf Do you have ASMR?

Sep 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 5 shares · 8,758 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology https://t.co/mg0B2jptp3

Jul 27, 2022 · 12,649 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology https://t.co/x9EOW7pyRo #asmr

Jul 10, 2022 · 10,790 followers View post →
ESSEXLab
@ESSEXLab · X

ASMR-experiencers were also found to have reduced heart rate and increased skin conductance levels during the ASMR videos. #ASMR Read more here: https://t.co/WWloSjYoUN

Apr 13, 2022 · 516 followers View post →
ESSEXLab
@ESSEXLab · X

In #StudyoftheWeek seminar, we discussed a paper on ASMR: ‘More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology’ by Giulia Lara Poerio, Emma Blakey, Thomas J. Hostler, and Theresa Veltri (2018).

Apr 13, 2022 · 516 followers View post →
eva espasandin
@EvaEspasandin · X

Un estudio realizado en 2018 en Reino Unido descubrió que las personas que consumen contenido ASMR sienten más cosquilleo, más clama y menores niveles de estrés y tristeza. @luismipedrero https://t.co/MD4O1wOrRJ https://t.co/iA0vZ7aDCO

Apr 9, 2022 · 5 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

Los videos de ASMR tienen un efecto relajante y ayudan a combatir el estrés. https://t.co/MsWtX4oULW

Apr 8, 2022 · 259 followers View post →
Alejandro
@PleuralPOCUS · X

@alesolicienta https://t.co/Zsd9gpOSCx

Feb 20, 2022 · 16,035 followers View post →
Andree
@Hideko1994 · X

@mxdjonas @Gronold1 @Patrick0695 @TwitchDE ich sehe bei den Screenshots nicht unbedingt einen fokussierten Inhalt bzw. Kamerabereich von Brust, Gesäß oder Becken.. Zumal ASMR grundsätzlich auch nichts sexuelles ist - eher eine Entspannungshilfe. Also Fetischierendes Verhalten / RP fällt auch weg https://t.co/Q1lmNocCRb

Feb 17, 2022 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
Quarks
@quarkswdr · X

@ddmlxr, klar, schau hier: https://t.co/PC2lc1QaHo und hier: https://t.co/YXqoQXiAgU

Jan 18, 2022 · 1 like · 66,853 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/sbzMfJy9re

Aug 23, 2021 · 2,399 followers View post →
SaintOfRock
@SaintOfRock · X

@FloH_TV @Razzortainment Vielleicht hast du ASMR nur nie richtig gehört. Ein Effekt kann durchaus stattfinden. Allerdings ist für mich auch nix. Schau mal hier - > https://t.co/1QoqCIAyBW

Jun 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 75 followers View post →
Tonic Audio
@tonicaudiolabs · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology #asmr #music #musictherapy #plos @PLOSONE https://t.co/aoyJ7euog5 https://t.co/wTAy2MK3z5

May 14, 2021 · 348 followers View post →
The ASMR Network
@ASMR_Net · X

However, frisson typically increases heart rate – indicating excitement – whereas ASMR is associated with reduced heart rate, thus likely more calming. But, Poeiro et al found that, by some measures, ASMR is also arousing, though not sexual. https://t.co/SxA5a2AF8i [3/5]

Apr 7, 2021 · 3 likes · 477 followers View post →
やま(Yama)-ささやきASMR
@yamanamake · X

https://t.co/UtV4MsPRAg よむよ

Apr 1, 2021 · 4 followers View post →
Z on mastodon now
@StarTrek_Lt · X

after watching my first ASMR video by @kelli_marissa I had to know if there was research on it. The calming affect is legit, statistically significant results between control groups https://t.co/2Z0daTcerj

Jan 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 491 followers View post →
Nick Davis
@n_j_davis · X

RT @ASMR_Net: ASMR knowledge nugget Day 9 of 12: Researchers in our team - @tomhostler and Giulia - have shown that ASMR has a physiologi…

Dec 21, 2020 · 1 share · 3,876 followers View post →
The ASMR Network
@ASMR_Net · X

ASMR knowledge nugget Day 9 of 12: Researchers in our team - @tomhostler and Giulia - have shown that ASMR has a physiological, measurable impact on the body. Specifically, watching ASMR videos lowers heart rate and increases calmness. Read more: https://t.co/z03sdtnzCH

Dec 21, 2020 · 1 share · 477 followers View post →
The ASMR Network
@ASMR_Net · X

(1) Tom and Giulia from our team, along with their colleagues, looked at ASMR in the lab and through a large-scale online study: https://t.co/0tAOuov8bS

Sep 9, 2020 · 1 like · 477 followers View post →
Alfonsina
@sinascarinzi2 · X

More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology https://t.co/xi6KPTVORV

Aug 12, 2020 · 711 followers View post →
David Nuñez | Emerging Tech+Humans
@davidnunez · X

@jprodgers @cblechman this was the study I mentioned: https://t.co/tHon5aiVzZ They were looking at measureable secondary effects, but it's not clear to me if this is a cause & effect... i.e. esp if the physiolgical effects _because_ of ASMR or, instead, the self-identification of ASMR

Aug 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,118 followers View post →
Battlerager
@battlerager · X

@Nithiel @Genderbeitrag Der Gegenwind hier ist ja krass

Jul 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 130 followers View post →
Dominic Fitzpatrick
@toffeetower · X

@LaurenEduPsych https://t.co/EvMwh94QGJ

Jun 14, 2020 · 534 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan Kolby
@MyFrogCroaked · X

RT @EmmaAckerley27: @MyFrogCroaked My favourites are @wmag #ASMR @WhispersRedASMR @GentleWhisperin and @GibiOfficial. You can find their vi…

Feb 5, 2020 · 1 share · 16,768 followers View post →
Emma Ackerley
@EmmaAckerley27 · X

@MyFrogCroaked My favourites are @wmag #ASMR @WhispersRedASMR @GentleWhisperin and @GibiOfficial. You can find their videos on YouTube. As long as you don't have misaphonia. AND here's the science to support... https://t.co/yRhKFgKfwi

Feb 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 909 followers View post →
カムショット・マリファナコカイン・ハードコアポルノ
@amntksr · X

https://t.co/lRVqOB1CLb More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology

Jan 11, 2020 · 1 like · 860 followers View post →
Christian Quiñones
@caqc93 · X

Realmente interesante: El ASMR y sus posibles efectos benéficos sobre la salud física y mental. https://t.co/hk3PaqvzkU

Sep 23, 2019 · 1 like · 900 followers View post →
ktani mara
@rosebyanyother7 · X

RT @ktanimara: ASMR https://t.co/20Vcj49xiC "no..clinical trials showing evidence..support or refute..clinical benefits..dangers..[39][63…

May 20, 2019 · 38 shares · 10,687 followers View post →
ktani
@ktanimara · X

RT @ktanimara: ASMR https://t.co/20Vcj49xiC "no..clinical trials showing evidence..support or refute..clinical benefits..dangers..[39][63…

May 20, 2019 · 38 shares · 29,792 followers View post →
Jim Thompson
@microlitagent1 · X

RT @ktanimara: ASMR https://t.co/20Vcj49xiC "no..clinical trials showing evidence..support or refute..clinical benefits..dangers..[39][63…

May 17, 2019 · 38 shares · 348 followers View post →
Dr. Katharina Wellstein #BLM
@kv_wellstein · X

Who can tell me what exactly "brain tingling" feels like? When I came across #ASMR I did not feel anything. But it seems like an interesting stimulus for studies in #interoception!

Feb 7, 2019 · 781 followers View post →
Tim Kaiser
@tkaiser.science · Bluesky

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0196645

Aug 14, 2018 · 1 share View post →