Measuring emotional response to audiovisual stimuli on radio: NeuroLynQ

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Almudena Barrientos-Báez
Alberto Marugán-Sánchez
David Caldevilla-Domínguez

Abstract

The study presents an innovative methodology using advanced technology and neuroscientific analysis to evaluate participants' emotional responses to audiovisual content. Eight university students participated in viewing six audiovisual pieces, distributed in three phases, with questions at the end of each to capture immediate impressions. NeuroLynQ sensors recorded galvanic skin response and heart rate variability (HRV), classifying emotional responses into three categories: no response, medium response, and high response. Results showed that an average of 24.36% of participants experienced a high emotional response, and 67.13% showed some response during the viewing. These findings underscore the importance of neurocommunication in media research, providing precise and in-depth data on how different types of audiovisual stimuli affect emotions. This methodology is valuable for content designers, advertisers, and educators, as it allows them to create material that captures and maintains the audience's attention more effectively. Additionally, the variability in emotional responses indicates the need for developing personalized communication strategies. Integrating neuroscientific techniques in media research represents a significant advancement, allowing a deeper understanding of the audience's emotional reactions and optimizing communication in the modern media ecosystem.


 

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Barrientos-Báez, A., Marugán-Sánchez, A., & Caldevilla-Domínguez, D. (2025). Measuring emotional response to audiovisual stimuli on radio: NeuroLynQ. AdComunica, (29), 197–214. https://doi.org/10.6035/adcomunica.8472
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Almudena Barrientos-Báez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Complutense University of Madrid (Faculty of Information Sciences - Department of Communication Theories and Analysis) almbarri@ucm.es

 

Advisor to the Vice-Rector's Office for Research and Transfer to support the development of lines of action at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Professor at the Faculty of Information Sciences. Department of Communication Theories and Analysis. Doctor with Cum Laude international mention in Education (Univ. Camilo José Cela). She was director of the Enabling Master's Degree in Teacher Training (European University of Madrid). Master in Protocol Management, Production, Organization and Design of Events - COMMUNICATION area - (Univ. Camilo José Cela) and Master in Tourist Accommodation Management (Univ. Girona). Degree in Tourism (Univ. of La Laguna) and Diploma in Teaching (Univ. Valencia).

 

Member (Academic) of the Academy of Television and Audiovisual Sciences and Arts.

Vice President of the Spanish Association of Scientific Film and Image (ASECIC).

Director and presenter of Espacios DtúAtú: interviews developed for 3 years at the Faculty of Information Sciences of the UCM with relevant personalities in the area of ​​Communication.

Director of the academic journal Sciences of Communication and Information (HISIN) C1 in Communication DIALNET metrics and of the academic journal Comunicación y Salud (Complutense University of Madrid) C2 in Communication DIALNET metrics. Director of three International Conferences in the area of ​​Communication.

Alberto Marugán-Sánchez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Alberto Marugán-Sánchez es graduado en Periodismo por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Ha trabajado en múltiples medios de comunicación, entre los que se encuentran Atresmedia y Onda Cero.

David Caldevilla-Domínguez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Professor and Graduate and Doctor in Information Sciences, (Audiovisual Communication from the U. Complutense). Diploma in Teaching (U. of Zaragoza). Two Sexennials (2006-2018). Teacher at: U. Complutense, European U. of Madrid, IED, ESERP and IPAM (Oporto -Portugal-). With more than 20 subjects. Speaker and lecturer in various courses and professor in several own titles (Telemadrid, Walter & Thompson, McCann...). Secretary General of the Spanish Society for Ibero-American Communication Studies (SEECI), of the “International Forum of Communication and Public Relations” (Forum XXI) and of “History of information systems” (HISIN). Principal Investigator (I.P.) of the Complutense Research Group 'Concilium' with number 931,791. Researcher in more than 15 official research projects. Author of more than 100 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, more than 55 book chapters and 6 complete books: Asturias and La Rioja, a common history, Spielberg's seal, Culture and Public Relations, Public Relations Manual, The Relations Public and its foundation and The internal face of business communication. Director of 9 doctoral theses. Member of scientific committees in numerous international scientific conferences and journals. Speaker at more than 120 international conferences. Guest signature in various publications and radio talk show at COPE, RADIO INTERECONOMÍA and GESTIONA RADIO. 'Medal of professional merit' by the magazine “Actualidad economica” and award for teaching excellence by EXIBED.

 

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