Henrik H. Sveen is a graduate student, pursuing an M.A. in media studies at the University of Oslo, Norway. His research thesis is investigating the perceptual experiences of listening to ASMR sound examples in regard to cyclic patterns and spatial orientations. His thesis is titled: “Cyclic Patterns and Spatial Orientations in Impulsive ASMR Sounds” Henrik’s faculty advisors for the study are Alexander Jensenius and Laura Bishop. Henrik is looking for participants to take his online survey, which is open to all individuals. The survey is fully anonymous, will take 10 minutes to complete, and ..read more

Let me begin with, Who is Paris ASMR? His name is Flo and he is one of my favorite ASMR artists.  His French language and French-accented ASMR productions send me into instant bliss.  I’m not the only one of course – his YouTube channel, Paris ASMR, has over 250,000 subscribers and over 500 videos. He is also one of the most talented individuals I know in the world of performance and production.  Just peek at my prior post about the mesmerizing ASMR dance video he produced. Recently, Flo has created another stunning masterpiece that merges the sensory world of audio and visual ..read more

Frank Underwood IV is a graduate student, pursuing a doctoral degree in international psychology at The Chicago School in the United States. His research dissertation is investigating how ASMR may help fill gaps in accessibility by providing a viable tool for stress management. His dissertation is titled: “Stress Management in a Socially Distanced World: A Phenomenological Study of ASMR.” Frank’s dissertation chair for the study is Dr. Jean-Machelle Benn-Dubois, Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School. Frank is looking for participants to discuss ASMR with him via the Zoom platform. The resea ..read more

If you are an ASMR video enthusiast, then it is likely that you already know all about Sharon and her YouTube channel, “ASMR Glow.” Sharon launched her ASMR YouTube channel on Oct 24, 2016. Now, about 7 years later, she has grown her channel to have over 1.8 million subscribers and almost 900 videos (which have received 658 million views). I’ve watched many of her videos and I’ve also been fortunate to meet her in person.  The gentle and caring person you see in her videos is who she really is.  Being your genuine self is key to being a successful ASMRtist, and this is certainly true ..read more

Most ASMR enthusiasts currently enjoy their ASMR content by watching online videos. But this is only the beginning of the ways that technology can deliver and heighten ASMR content. Someday, the majority of ASMR content may be experienced through Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Haptic Clothing, and other immersive devices that heighten the ASMR experience. Also, what about wearable displays?  Visualize a pair of sunglasses with mini-screens and speakers built into them. Has anyone tried to experience ASMR videos by simply utilizing wearable displays that are currently on the market? Y ..read more

In 2015, I shared the incredible story of the ASMR artist, SensorAdi, who almost lost his job as a high school teacher in Poland because he created ASMR videos. In summary, the parents of some of his students expressed concerns to school administrators about his ASMR videos on YouTube.  At that time, ASMR was not well known in Poland.  The administrators gave him an ultimatum, delete his strange videos or face disciplinary action. SensorAdi, with the help of a lawyer and ASMR researchers (including myself), fought back by sharing published data and letters from scientists that suppor ..read more

Desmond Chan is a graduate student (M.A. in media education), pursuing a doctoral degree in education at the University of Lapland in Finland. His prior ASMR research project resulted in the publication, “University Students’ Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) Experiences in the Light of a Well-being Theory” His new research project is investigating the relationships between ASMR experiences, autobiographical memory, and psychosocial well-being. Desmond’s faculty supervisor for the study is Dr. Satu Uusiautti, a Professor at the University of Lapland. Desmond is looking for participa ..read more

Do you have a perceived or diagnosed hearing impairment?  If so, then please consider participating in this ASMR research project led by Christine Cubelo. Christine is a graduate student, pursuing a Master of Clinical Audiology at Universidad Isabel I, School of Advanced Education and Research Accreditation, in Spain. Her research thesis explores the therapeutic use of ASMR among people with atypical sensory processing and includes an experimental trial of watching specific ASMR videos assigned by the researcher. Her thesis is titled: “Reviewing Literature on Current Clinical Application ..read more

How does the response to an ASMR trigger change if it is sound only?  Visual only? Or a mix of Sound and Visual? In this study, you will be asked about your prior ASMR and misophonia experiences, and then you will share your reactions to three ASMR stimuli types; acoustic (no video, only sound), visual (no sound, only video), and audiovisual (both). This study is being conducted by Pauline Becker, a college student pursuing her B.Eng. in media engineering at Hochschule Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.  Her faculty advisor is Prof. Dr. Jochen Steffens. Her thesis is titled: “Autonomous Sens ..read more

I will be giving an online presentation about ASMR to the Maryland Psychological Association on May 17, 2022 (12:00 pm – 1: 30 pm EDT). More details and registration link are below. Mental Health Benefits of ASMR: The Research and Application Craig Richard, Ph.D. May 17th, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1.5 CE Credits Online via Zoom Introductory- Psychologists who have little or no background in a specialized skill or content area, but do hold a doctorate degree Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a deeply relaxing feeling also called “Brain Tingles” or “Brain Orgasms”. The soothing sens ..read more