This relates to emotional state and how they’re assessing ASMR. Some say ASMR feels unpleasant, others pleasant, and some say it feels strange.

New Mexico Highlands University

This measure uses self-report to assess how strongly someone experiences ASMR. Subscales of this measure include sensory, affective, relaxation, and altered consciousness.

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Scale [ASMR-15]

Roberts, N., Beath, A., & Boag, S. (2019). Autonomous sensory meridian response: Scale development and personality correlates. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 6(1), 22–39. https://doi.org/10.1037/cns0000168

Autonomous sensory meridian response: Scale development and personality correlates 

This describes location and type of sensation experienced.

ASMR-15 Sensation Subscale

ASMR-15 Affective Subscale

This relates to a clear physical and emotion change in arousal and appraisal. It connects to reducing stress, promoting sleep, and improving mood.


ASMR-15 Relaxation Subscale 

This relates to changes in perception and awareness. Some compare it to illicit or recreational drug experience; relaxation; and “brain orgasm.”

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