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Schoeller, F., Moore, L., Lynch, C., & Reggente, N. (2023c). ChillsDB 2.0: Individual Differences in aesthetic chills among 2,900+ Southern California participants. Scientific Data, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02816-6
Schoeller, Felix, et al. “ChillsDB 2.0: Individual Differences in Aesthetic Chills Among 2,900+ Southern California Participants.” Scientific data 10.1 (2023): 922.
@article{schoeller2023chillsdb, title={ChillsDB 2.0: Individual Differences in Aesthetic Chills Among 2,900+ Southern California Participants}, author={Schoeller, Felix and Christov Moore, Leo and Lynch, Caite and Reggente, Nicco}, journal={Scientific data}, volume={10}, number={1}, pages={922}, year={2023}, publisher={Nature Publishing Group UK London} }
Understanding Individual Differences in Aesthetic Chills
At IACS, we have been deeply engaged in the scientific exploration of aesthetic chills – those spine-tingling, goosebump-inducing responses evoked by stimuli such as music, films, and stories at large. These responses are recognized as a universal indicator of peak human experiences that transcend cultural boundaries.
Tools for Investigating Aesthetic Chills
One of our main goals is to build an open-source technological infrastructure for researchers to study chills in the lab. Our first output was ChillsDB, a database of audiovisual stimuli designed and validated to reliably induce aesthetic chills in a laboratory setting. This tool represented a breakthrough for the field, enabling researchers to investigate the psychological and neurological foundations of this intense emotional response under controlled conditions.
ChillsDB 2.0: Focusing on Individuality
We are now excited to announce the release of ChillsDB 2.0, published in Nature: Scientific Data, which marks a significant expansion of our initial efforts. In this updated version, we have enriched our dataset with inputs from nearly 3,000 diverse participants from Southern California. This enhancement not only includes responses to a selection of stimuli from our original database and new additions but also encompasses comprehensive data on participants’ demographics, personality traits, and emotional states before and after exposure to each stimulus.
The Therapeutic Potential of Aesthetic Chills
ChillsDB 2.0 has already proven to be a foundational resource for examining the therapeutic possibilities of aesthetic chills in treating conditions like depression. By elucidating the mechanisms behind these peak emotional states, we aim to discover novel methods for enhancing mood and introducing new perspectives to both clinical and general populations.
The Path Forward
While significant efforts are still required to comprehensively understand the phenomenology and neurobiology of aesthetic chills and to harness these insights for improving well-being, this new database represents an important step forward.
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