The Brussels Mood Inductive Audio Stories (MIAS) database

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Authors: Gaétane Deliens, Julie Bertels
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Abstract

The Brussels Mood Inductive Audio Stories (MIAS) database comprises five French audio stories designed to induce distinct emotional states: sadness, joy, fear, erotic arousal, and emotional neutrality. These stories have been empirically validated for their effectiveness in inducing moods in French-speaking participants (see reference below) and are made freely available for use in scientific research. Reference: Bertels, J., Deliens, G., Peigneux, P., & Destrebecqz, A. (2014). The Brussels Mood Inductive Audio Stories (MIAS) database. Behavior Research Methods, 46(4), 1098–1107.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Emotion and Mood Recognition Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Media Influence and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
16 January 2026
Document type
Preprint