Neurodynamics of Relational Aesthetic Engagement in Creative Arts Therapies
Review of General Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 17, 2024
Aesthetic
experiences,
emerging
saliently
in
the
arts,
play
a
pivotal
role
transformative
learning
and
creative
processes
that
elicit
physiological,
affective,
cognitive
responses
associated
with
mental
health
indices.
Interactions
between
subjects
aesthetic
objects
(e.g.,
visual
artwork,
music,
moving
bodies)
often
entail
elements
of
surprise
uncertainty
drive
inference
hidden
causes
subject’s
internal
external
environment.
These
generate
dynamics
align
action-oriented
Predictive
Processing
framework
brain
function.
Creative
Arts
Therapies
(CATs)
harness
these
by
cultivating
relational
engagement
using
arts
modalities,
prompting
affective
processing.
In
this
manuscript,
we
offer
review
conceptual
analysis
recent
empirical
findings
theoretical
premises
underpin
experiences
their
relation
to
psychotherapeutic
use
broad
spectrum
populations
conditions.
We
present
neuroscience-based
approach
intra-
inter-personal
integrating
therapeutic
change
factors
externalization-concretization,
embodiment,
symbolization
functional
network
configurations,
interpersonal
brain-to-brain
coupling,
support
predictive
processing,
learning,
creativity.
Present
future
interdisciplinary
collaborations
are
underlined
elucidate
neurodynamic
mechanisms
driving
psychological
transformations,
bridging
neuroaesthetics
CATs.
Language: Английский
Aesthetic chills mitigate maladaptive cognition in depression
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Depression
is
a
major
global
health
challenge,
affecting
over
300
million
people
worldwide.
Current
pharmacological
and
psychotherapeutic
interventions
have
limited
efficacy,
underscoring
the
need
for
novel
approaches.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
peak
emotional
experiences
characterized
by
awe,
transcendence,
meaning
hold
promise
rapidly
shifting
maladaptive
cognitive
patterns
in
depression.
Aesthetic
chills,
positive
emotion
physical
sensations
such
as
shivers
goosebumps,
may
influence
reward-related
neural
pathways
modifying
core
beliefs
rooted
early
adverse
experiences.
Language: Английский
The neurobiology of aesthetic chills: How bodily sensations shape emotional experiences
Cognitive Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4), P. 617 - 630
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
The
phenomenon
of
aesthetic
chills-shivers
and
goosebumps
associated
with
either
rewarding
or
threatening
stimuli-offers
a
unique
window
into
the
brain
basis
conscious
reward
because
their
universal
nature
simultaneous
subjective
physical
counterparts.
Elucidating
neural
mechanisms
underlying
chills
can
reveal
fundamental
insights
about
emotion,
consciousness,
embodied
mind.
What
is
precise
timing
mechanism
bodily
feedback
in
emotional
experience?
How
are
feelings
motivations
generated
from
interoceptive
predictions?
role
uncertainty
precision
signaling
shaping
emotions?
does
distinguish
balance
processing
rewards
versus
threats?
We
review
neuroimaging
evidence
highlight
key
questions
for
understanding
how
sensations
shape
feelings.
This
research
stands
to
advance
models
brain-body
interactions
affect
may
lead
novel
nonpharmacological
interventions
disorders
motivation
pleasure.
Language: Английский
Predicting Individual Differences in Peak Emotional Response
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
emotional
diversity
emerging
from
the
interplay
of
demographics,
personality,
and
context,
renders
their
scientific
investigation
notably
difficult.
In
this
study,
we
disentangle
factors
that
underlie
individual
variations
in
experience
aesthetic
chills,
feeling
cold
shivers
down
spine
during
peak
experiences.
Leveraging
an
innovative,
multi-level
approach,
unveil
intricate
psychological
sociocultural
dynamics
shaping
chills
reactions.
A
breakthrough
technique,
involving
data
mining
social
media
platforms
curates
first
large
database
ecologically-sourced
stimuli.
combination
machine
learning
techniques
(LASSO
SVM)
multilevel
analysis
confirms
role
demographic,
contextual
chills.
Our
findings
highlight
transformative
potential
these
stimuli
contrast
to
anecdotal
or
ad
hoc
approaches.
These
results
elucidate
convergence
traits
predicting
hidden
seemingly
“subjective”
phenomena.
Language: Английский
The Neurobiology of Aesthetic Chills: How Bodily Sensations Shape Emotional Experiences
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
phenomenon
of
aesthetic
chills—shivers
and
goosebumps
associated
with
either
rewarding
or
threatening
stimuli—offers
a
unique
window
into
the
brain
basis
conscious
reward
due
to
their
universal
nature
simultaneous
subjective
physical
counterparts.
Elucidating
neural
mechanisms
underlying
chills
can
reveal
fundamental
insights
about
emotion,
consciousness,
embodied
mind.
What
is
precise
timing
mechanism
bodily
feedback
in
emotional
experience?
How
are
feelings
motivations
generated
from
interoceptive
predictions?
role
uncertainty
precision
signaling
shaping
emotions?
does
distinguish
balance
processing
rewards
versus
threats?
Here
we
review
neuroimaging
evidence
highlight
key
questions
for
understanding
how
sensations
shape
pleasure
meaning.
This
research
stands
advance
models
brain-body
interactions
affect
may
lead
novel
non-pharmacological
interventions
disorders
motivation
pleasure.
Language: Английский
Musical chills induce psychological insight
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Aesthetic
chills
involve
pleasurable
bodily
sensations
co-occurring
with
self-transcendent
emotions.
In
this
study,
94
participants
were
exposed
to
pre-validated
musical
stimuli
chills-inducing
potential.
Participants
experiencing
reported
significantly
greater
psychological
insight
and
emotional
awareness
compared
non-chills
controls.
Chills
intensity
positively
correlated
awareness.
These
results
suggest
that
interoceptive
signals
may
precipitate
cognitive-emotional
shifts.
Further
research
should
explore
the
role
of
manipulations
across
altered
states.
Language: Английский
Individual Differences in Aesthetic Experience Point to the Role of Bodily Awareness in Political Orientation
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Aesthetic
chills
are
a
peak
emotion
characterized
by
shivers
down
the
spine
and
goosebumps
in
response
to
salient
stimuli
such
as
music,
speech,
or
films.
In
previous
study
exposing
large
number
of
Southern
California
participants
(n=2947)
pre-validated
audiovisual
stimuli,
we
observed
strong
correlation
between
intensity
self-reported
political
orientation,
with
more
conservative
reporting
intense
chills,
although
not
having
overall.
We
performed
this
current,
pre-registered,
follow-up
examine
whether
was
due
religiosity
(which
frequently
accompanies
conservatism,
particularly
USA),
and/or
being
among
cultural
minority
(conservative
within
largely
progressive/liberal
context),
assaying
demographically
matched
politically
diverse
populations
(n=620)
Texas
(n=262)
identical
stimuli.
also
tested
for
differences
interoceptive
awareness
via
Multidimensional
Assessment
Interoceptive
Awareness
(MAIA)
scale,
based
on
evidence
link
conservatism
disgust
sensitivity.
found
that
originally
positive
replicated,
did
show
an
effect
location,
appears
be
strongly
mediated
mood
before
stimulus
exposure.
Post-hoc
analyses
nonlinear
trends
data
suggest
covary
most
distance
from
center,
rather
than
per
se.
This
lends
novel
nuance
our
understanding
relationship
orientations,
religiosity,
awareness,
engagement
emotional
Language: Английский
Aesthetic Chills Mitigate Maladaptive Cognition In Depression
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
Background
Depression
is
a
major
global
health
challenge,
affecting
over
300
million
people
worldwide.
Current
pharmacological
and
psychotherapeutic
interventions
have
limited
efficacy,
underscoring
the
need
for
novel
approaches.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
peak
emotional
experiences
characterized
by
awe,
transcendence,
meaning
hold
promise
rapidly
shifting
maladaptive
cognitive
patterns
in
depression.
Aesthetic
chills,
positive
emotion
physical
sensations
such
as
shivers
goosebumps,
may
influence
reward-related
neural
pathways
modifying
core
beliefs
rooted
early
adverse
experiences.
Methods
We
enrolled
96
patients
diagnosed
with
depressive
disorder.
A
validated
database
of
multimedia
known
to
elicit
chills
responses
(ChillsDB)
was
used
stimulus
presentation.
Participants'
were
assessed
using
Emotional
Breakthrough
Inventory
(EBI),
while
shifts
self-schema
measured
via
Young
Schema
Questionnaire
(YSQ).
Results
The
study
found
chill-inducing
stimuli
potential
positively
schema
individuals
depression,
impacting
areas
self-related
beliefs.
associated
phenomenology
triggered
appears
share
similarities
altered
states
consciousness
induced
psychedelic
substances
like
psilocybin.
Conclusions
These
preliminary
results
suggest
biological
processes
involved
aesthetic
could
be
harnessed
non-pharmacological
intervention
However,
further
investigation
necessary
comprehensively
understand
neurophysiological
evaluate
practicality,
effectiveness,
safety
utilizing
preventive
measure
mental
care.
Language: Английский