Exploring Neural Idiosyncrasies in Response to Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Videos: Naturalistic Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Stress and Sensory Processing.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos have been increasingly popularized as accessible tools for stress relief. Despite widespread media coverage promoting their benefits, empirical research on the neural mechanisms underlying ASMR remains limited, particularly in general, unselected populations rather than self-identified ASMR responders.

Authors

  • Hye Eun Lee
    Division of Communication & Media, College of Social Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Sungbin Youk
    Division of Communication & Media, College of Social Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Yoon Esther Lee
    Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, United States.
  • Musa Malik
    Department of Communication, Media Neuroscience Lab, University of California, 4005 Social Sciences & Media Studies, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 1 8058932156.
  • RenĂ© Weber
    Division of Communication & Media, College of Social Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.