Sociodemographic markers of high Sensory Processing Sensitivity: a descriptive study

Abstract

Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) represents a personality trait characterised by heightened responsiveness to environmental stimuli, which can lead to both beneficial and adverse outcomes. Despite the exponential growth in knowledge about SPS in recent years, sociodemographic dimension related to this trait remains under-researched. The primary aim of this study was to analyse and provide deeper insights into the sociodemographic characteristics that may distinguish highly sensitive individuals. The present study was approached from the perspective of different sensitivity levels (low-SPS, medium-SPS and high-SPS).