The effects of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) on sleep quality improvement in adolescents

Abstract

Background: In recent years, there has been a notable surge in sleep-related challenges among adolescents. The emergence of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) content across various social media platforms has sparked interest in its potential to address these issues. This study explored the therapeutic impact of ASMR on sleep problems in high school students. Methods: The study involved sixty participants, divided evenly into four groups: three intervention groups (A, B, C) and one control group. For five consecutive days, the intervention groups engaged in pre-sleep ASMR listening sessions lasting 10, 20, and 30 minutes, respectively. Sleep quality was evaluated using mobile application tools and the subjective Sleep Quality Scale. Results: The analysis, performed utilizing repeated measures sphericity tests, revealed a significant correlation between ASMR intervention days and both objective sleep(P = 0.036) and effective sleep duration (P = 0.002). However, ASMR intervention did not significantly affect objective sleep efficiency or subjective sleep quality. These findings imply that ASMR interventions can significantly improve sleep issues in adolescents. Conclusions: ASMR has been extensively promoted as a potential remedy for sleep enhancement, this study substantiates its effectiveness in tackling adolescent sleep concerns.