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Aesthetic Chills

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science1 month ago•13 min saved

Genes and culture shape why music gives some people goosebumps

New research finds that aesthetic chills—the goosebumps or shivers people feel when hearing music or viewing art—are partly heritable (about a third of the variance) but mostly shaped by culture and life experience (around 70%). Chills from music share genetic influences with chills from visual art and poetry, and brain dopamine-reward circuits light up during these moments, though there is no single 'goosebumps gene.' Openness to experience is a modest contributing factor.

via The Times|

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mental-health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Harnessing Aesthetic Chills for Depression Treatment"

New research suggests that experiencing aesthetic chills, triggered by profound stimuli, can positively shift core self-beliefs in individuals with depression, offering a non-drug approach to fostering psychological well-being. The study exposed participants to videos known to induce chills and found that those who experienced chills reported significant emotional breakthroughs and improved self-acceptance. The findings hint at the potential of aesthetic chills to mimic some psychological benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy, providing a non-invasive, easily accessible method to potentially enhance emotional well-being for individuals with depression. However, further research is needed to validate and expand upon these promising results.

via PsyPost|

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psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Key Predictors of Aesthetic Chills Unveiled in New Psychological Study"

A new study published in PNAS Nexus has identified key predictors, including age, gender, emotional state, personality traits, and cultural exposure, that can forecast when individuals will experience aesthetic chills with 73.5% accuracy. The research, conducted in Southern California with 2,937 participants, revealed that higher arousal and positive valence were associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing chills. The study aims to harness these peak emotional experiences for therapeutic purposes, particularly in the context of major depressive disorder, and is using predictive models to design personalized interventions. Despite its regional focus, the study's comprehensive approach sheds light on the multifaceted nature of chills elicitation and aims to utilize aesthetic chills as a nonpharmacological tool to enhance positive emotional experiences and support mental health recovery.

via PsyPost|

#aesthetic-chills #emotional-responses #predictive-models