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ASMR
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
Stress Management Technique
Kenyatta Grate
HLTH 451: Emotional Health and Stress
What Is ASMR?
• Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
• Pleasant tingles sometimes felt on the scalp or neck
• Often triggered by gentle sounds or slow movements
• Some people feel calm without experiencing tingles
Common ASMR Triggers
• Soft whispering or quiet speaking
• Gentle tapping and page turning
• Brushing, scratching, or crisp sounds
• Slow hand movements and personal attention
Why Consider ASMR for Stress?
• Stress can make it difficult to unwind
• ASMR videos offer a quiet, focused activity
• Some viewers report relaxation and improved mood
• Responses vary; ASMR does not work for everyone
What Research Shows
• A laboratory study compared ASMR responders and controls
• ASMR responders showed an average 3.41 bpm heart-rate decrease
• Responders also reported more pleasant feelings
• Results suggest short-term relaxation, not a proven cure
What Happens in the Brain?
• An fMRI study examined people experiencing ASMR tingles
• Activity appeared in regions linked to reward and emotion
• These findings offer clues, not a complete explanation
• More research is needed on long-term stress outcomes
How to Try ASMR: Steps 1–3
• 1. Choose a quiet, comfortable place
• 2. Select a gentle ASMR sound or video
• 3. Keep volume low and comfortable
These are practical guidelines based on commonly studied ASMR stimuli, not a validated clinical protocol.
How to Try ASMR: Steps 4–6
• 4. Listen or watch for 5–10 minutes
• 5. Notice whether you feel calmer or uncomfortable
• 6. Stop or switch sounds if a trigger bothers you
Suggested duration is a practical example rather than an evidence-based prescribed dose.
Example: Before an Exam
• Find a quiet space before studying or a test
• Play soft page-turning or whispering audio
• Listen briefly while sitting comfortably
• Check whether tension or distraction changes
Illustrative scenario, not a tested exam intervention.
Example: After a Busy Day
• Sit comfortably after classes or work
• Try tapping, brushing, or gentle speaking
• Choose audio-only if screens feel distracting
• Compare your mood before and afterward
Illustrative scenario, not a tested daily routine.
Try a Mini Demonstration
• Think of your stress level from 0 to 10
• Play a soft ASMR sample for one minute
• Notice your comfort, mood, and attention
• Rate your stress again; reactions may differ
Classroom activity is illustrative; a change in rating does not establish treatment effectiveness.
Limits and Precautions
• Not everyone experiences ASMR tingles
• Certain sounds can be irritating instead of soothing
• Studies mostly examine short-term responses
• ASMR should not replace professional mental health care
Learn More & Key Takeaway
• ASMR uses gentle sensory triggers for possible relaxation
• Evidence supports short-term effects in some responders
• Try different sounds and respect personal comfort
• Explore the peer-reviewed research linked below
References (APA 7), Continued
•What is ASMR? The Triggers and the Benefits
Dr. Tracey Marks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3wi6Fu2NRY
More than a feeling: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is characterized by reliable changes in affect and physiology;
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0196645
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rubricwithfeedback.docx
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Criteria |
Level 4 3.1–4.0 points |
Level 2 1.1–3.0 points |
Level 1 0.0–1.0 points |
Criterion Score |
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Description of the Technique |
A clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management strategy was provided. |
The description needs minor revisions to be clear, concise, and accurate. |
The description needs substantial revisions to be clear, concise, and accurate. |
4 / 4 |
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Rationale for the Technique |
Clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the strategy as a means for stress management were provided. |
Rationale needs minor revisions to be clear, complete, accurate, and significant. |
The rationale needs substantial revisions to be clear, complete, accurate, and significant. |
4 / 4 |
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Step-by-Step Directions or Guidelines for Successful Use of the Technique |
Clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management. |
Step-by-step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management or the directions or guidelines need minor revisions to be clear, concise, accurate, and complete. |
Step-by-step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management OR the directions or guidelines need substantial revisions to be clear, concise, accurate, and complete. |
4 / 4 |
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Examples of Application of the Technique |
The presentation includes clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management strategy. These examples may be in the form of a video clip, a series of pictures, a diagram(s), or downloadable handout. |
The presentation needs minor revisions to include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management strategy. These examples may be in the form of a video clip, a series of pictures, a diagram(s), or downloadable handout. |
Examples of application of the strategy were not provided OR the examples need substantial revision to be clear, concise, accurate, and complete. |
3.5 / 4 |
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Evidence |
The presentation provides the other students in the class with evidence the technique works / or doesn't work using at least one valid and reliable source. |
The presentation provides unclear or limited evidence of whether the technique works / doesn't work OR it does not cite a valid and reliable source. |
The presentation does not provide evidence. |
3 / 4 |
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Minimum of Three Valid and Reliable Sources |
A minimum of three valid and reliable sources, specific to the stress management technique, were cited and referenced in the presentation. |
Three sources were provided but were incomplete. |
Fewer than three valid and reliable sources, specific to the stress management technique, were cited and referenced in the presentation. |
1 / 4 |
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Length |
The presentation includes 9 to 12 slides, not including the title and reference slide(s), specific to the stress management technique. |
The presentation includes 9 to 12 slides, not including the title and reference slide(s), specific to the stress management strategy but includes one or two slides that were not specific to stress management technique. |
The presentation includes less than 9 or more than 12 slides (not including the title and reference slide(s), AND/OR included three or more slides that were not specific to the stress management technique. |
4 / 4 |
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Organization, Grammar, Spelling, Word Usage, and Punctuation |
The presentation is organized and free from grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation errors. The presentation includes no more than five bullets per slide, has a sans serif font (Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, Geneva), a minimum font size of 24 pt, has a high contrast between the slide background and the font. |
The presentation needs minor revisions to be organized or free from grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation errors. The presentation needs revisions to meet the format criteria (uses no more than five bullets per page, is in a sans serif font (Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, Geneva), a minimum font size of 24 pt, has a high contrast between the slide background and the font). |
The presentation is incomplete with multiple revisions to be organized and/or free from grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation errors. The presentation does not meet the formatting criteria. |
4 / 4 |
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Design |
Color and images are appealing and professional. Images are cited. Consistent design style. |
Color is inconsistent and/or images are missing or not cited. Design style is inconsistent. |
Lacking color, images, and/or design for presentaton. |
3 / 4 |
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Overall |
The final project is polished, appealing, informational, and evidence-based. |
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The final project leaves the reader with questions and contains incomplete information. |
3.5 / 4 |
Total
34 / 40
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