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

If you are looking for ASMR content on the internet, you have two main options: ASMR videos and ASMR podcasts. ASMR videos are the much more popular choice. Compared to videos, ASMR podcasts have some clear disadvantages.  But curiously, these disadvantages are also their advantages.  Let me explain. The obvious disadvantage of ASMR podcasts is that they are sound only.  You don’t get to see the artist, the actions, or the items that are creating the delightful sounds. Most of the time, this is a clear disadvantage.  I’ll usually prefer an ASMR video over an ASMR podcast m ..read more

This should be easy to answer, but it isn’t.  At least not for me.  I have figured out one way to get a ballpark number, but this may not be the easiest or the most accurate method. If you know a better way than what I describe below, then please reach out to me at asmruniversity@gmail.com. Here is what I did. I began by searching for “ASMR” on YouTube.com and set the filter to “Channels” only. This will show a list of ASMR channels, but not a number for the total search results. The search results can be scrolled through and hand-counted…ugh…but I wasn’t going to do that, especiall ..read more

Sounds like whispering and tapping can induce relaxation (like ASMR) or annoyance (like misophonia) in the listener.  The variety of these different responses to the same triggers is not well understood. During this study, you will listen to a variety of sounds and rate how each one makes you feel.  You will also complete some questionnaires on general sensory sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and personality traits.  Your participation in this study may require 30-60 minutes. This study is being conducted by student researcher Dodi Swan-Capper, post-doctoral research fellow D ..read more

How important is immersion for the #ASMR experience? The aim of this study is to use immersive technology and test your responses.  You will watch or listen to a selection of recorded content and answer questions about how you feel. Adult ASMR experiencers are welcome to participate in this 20 minute study, which has been reviewed and approved by the Bath Spa University Ethics Committee Being in a quiet place and using headphones are required for the best experience.  You will also have a chance to win a 25 or 50 $/£ voucher for Etsy/Amazon in an optional raffle at the end ..read more

Be the first to try out bespoke animated ASMR videos in a new collaboration between Norwich University of Arts, University of Essex, ASMRplanet & StudioGoblin. The aim of this study is to test the effect of various animated videos on inducing ASMR and generating feelings of well-being. ASMR experiencers and non-experiencers are welcome to participate in this 20 minute study, which has been reviewed and approved by the Norwich University of Arts Ethics committee. Headphones are required for best experience, and you will also have a chance to win one of 20 £50 Amazon UK Vouchers ..read more

Deezer is an online audio platform with a catalog of more than 90 million songs, playlists, podcasts and radio channels. They recently launched two ASMR-related projects, ASMR Sessions (press release) and an ASMR Global Survey (press release). ASMR sessions, the first project, was the re-creation of top hits by top artists into ASMR-style fusions.  Participating artists (and their re-created ASMR-stylized song) included Alicia Keys (Fallin’) James Blunt (You’re Beautiful) Sir Tom Jones (What’s New Pussycat) Ava Max (Kings and Queens) YUNGBLUD (Parents). I was fortunate to be able to wor ..read more

Edge Hill University in Lancashire, England is seeking Ph.D. applicants interested in doing research on the bioacoustics of ASMR. The research project will be overseen by Michel Belyk Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Belyk shares more details about this opportunity, “I am recruiting applicants for our research-based Ph.D. program in Psychology at Edge Hill University in the UK and seeking applicants who would be suitable to a research program that I am building around the bioacoustics of ASMR. Likely projects may include acoustical analyses of ASMR eliciting stimuli ..read more

Viktoria Venkatess is a student, pursuing a BSc. in Psychology at the University of Southampton, UK. Her research project is investigating the experiences of watching ASMR videos and mindfulness, and is titled, “Exploring the link between mindfulness and unusual sensory experiences in people who experience ASMR” Viktoria’s faculty advisor for the study is Dr. Emma Palmer-Cooper, Lecturer at University of Southampton, UK. Viktoria is looking for participants to take her online survey, which has been reviewed and approved by the University of Southampton Research Ethics Committee (ERGO: 64 ..read more