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Sensory Processing Sensitivity Among High-Ability Individuals: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale |
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| Authors: | Anne N Rinn Dianna R Mullet Noel Jett Tara Nyikos |
| Institution: | 1. anne.rinn@unt.edu |
| Abstract: | The purpose of the current study is to validate a measure of sensory processing sensitivity, the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, with a sample of high-ability individuals. Participants include 188 highly intelligent individuals. Results indicate a two-factor structure of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale. Validity and reliability evidence are provided. Conclusions and implications of using the Highly Sensitive Person Scale are discussed. |
| Keywords: | emotion gifted high ability overexcitabilities sensory processing sensitivity validation |