Sensitive people respond more strongly to stress but also benefit more from positive experiences.
This website aims to educate the public, offer free resources for educators and researchers, and promote international collaboration among researchers.
How sensitive are you?
Sensitivity can be easily measured with a short questionnaire.
According to research, people tend to fall in one of three sensitivity groups: low, medium and high.
Take the test to find out which group you belong to.
Sensitivity Blog
Summary of the 3rd International Conference on Sensitivity Research
On Friday, 23 May 2025, a community of academics, professionals, and interested members of the public gathered, both in person and online, to discuss the latest research on sensitivity. This blog post summarises the conference and highlights some key contributions from various sensitivity researchers.
Webinar: Highly Sensitive Children in School: New Findings and Resources
In this webinar, we share the latest research on highly sensitive children in primary school and present new resources, including our revised website, a new teacher questionnaire to identify sensitive children, a new online training module for teachers about sensitive children, and a professional assessment of highly sensitive children.
3rd International Conference on Sensitivity Research – Programme and Information
Registration is now open for the 3rd International Conference on Sensitivity Research: We are delighted to welcome you to the 3rd International Conference on Sensitivity Research at the University of Surrey.
This conference brings together leading researchers and scholars to explore the latest advancements in sensitivity research. With a diverse programme including insightful presentations, a poster session, and a dynamic panel discussion, we aim to foster engaging discussions and meaningful collaborations.