This describes location and type of sensation experienced.

ASMR-15 Sensation Subscale

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

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.”

ASMR 15 Altered Consciousness Subscale

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

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Ways to measure ASMR include:

- Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Scale [ASMR-15]

Measuring ASMR

Roberts, N., Beath, A., & Boag, S. (2021). Autonomous sensory meridian response: Sensitivity and personality correlates. Journal of Individual Differences, 42(3), 124–131. https://doi-org.proxy.wichita.edu/10.1027/1614-0001/a000337 (Supplemental)


Autonomous sensory meridian response: Sensitivity and personality correlates

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

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