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
Why Sensitive Children Need Secure Relationships: What Our Research Reveals
Are highly sensitive children more emotionally reactive? Our study shows that sensitivity alone does not predict stronger emotional responses. Instead, attachment security plays a crucial role: secure relationships buffer highly sensitive children from distress, while insecure attachment may increase their vulnerability.
4th International Conference on Sensitivity Research – Programme and Registration
Registration is now open for the 4th International Conference on Sensitivity Research: We are delighted to invite you to the 4th International Conference on Sensitivity Research at the historic University of Pavia, one of Italy’s oldest universities, located just 45 minutes outside metropolitan Milan. This conference brings together leading researchers, scholars and practitioners to share and learn about the latest advancements in sensitivity research.
4th International Conference on Sensitivity Research – Call for Submissions
The 4th International Conference on Sensitivity Research will take place on June
19th 2026 at the University of Pavia, Italy (close to Milan). We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks and posters on any recent research related to sensitivity. Submission deadline: 28th February 2026.