Il progredire della ricerca scientifica sulla sensibilità è possibile soltanto grazie alle persone che si offrono volontarie per partecipare a studi di ricerca.
Su questa pagina offriamo l'opportunità di partecipare agli studi in corso. Vi invitiamo a controllare regolarmente la pagina per essere aggiornati sui nuovi studi in corso. Si prega di notare che gli studi riportati su questa pagina sono forniti nella lingua originale, cioè l’inglese.
This online study aims to investigate how people's moods are affected by short film clips. Participants will watch three short film clips and complete a brief questionnaire.
Altogether, participation in the study takes around 15 minutes.
If you are older than 18 years and interested to participate, click on the link below and you will be directed to the survey.
Importantly, all data and information will be kept anonymous and confidential.
Click to complete Emotional Response Study (link opens in new tab)
This study aims to develop a new questionnaire on sensitivity. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey.
Participation in the study takes about 30 minutes.
If you are over 18 years old, and interested in participating, click the link below. This study has been approved by the Queen Mary University of London ethics committee and all the data is collected anonymously.
Click to complete the New Sensitivity Questionnaire Study (link opens in new tab)
We are conducting a study to investigate the impact of learning about highly sensitive (HSP) status.
Duration: ~ 15-20 minutes
Anonymous & confidential
Adults (18+) only
Fluent in English or French
Please follow this link to learn more and participate: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDxba0eyQ1tm41E
Research Ethics Approval from the University of Western Australia No. 2025_ET000241
Thank you for your time and contribution to this research
Dr Marie-Lise Schlaeppy and Dr Becky Black
Do you use Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) to relax, sleep or manage stress?
Researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University are exploring how people who describe themselves as highly sensitive engage with ASMR and how it might support wellbeing.
You are invited to take part in an online questionnaire (10-15 Minutes) exploring ASMR use, relaxation, and sensitivity.
To participate in this research, you must:
- Be aged 18 or older
- Use or have used ASMR content, such as videos or audio designed for relaxation,
sleep or focus.
- Have a sufficient level of English comprehension.
- Feel that taking part will not interfere with any medical or psychological treatment or
cause distress.
The survey is anonymous and completely voluntary.
To take part, please follow this link to the survey:
https://qualtricsxmkrwmqpywp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YUpYH24O1o1TZc
This Research is happening as part of an MRes qualification at Canterbury Christ Church University. This study has been ethically approved by the CCCU ethics board.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Researcher: Jessica Heathcote jh1547@canterbury.ac.uk
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Roxburgh Elizabeth.roxburgh@canterbury.ac.uk
Do you consider yourself to be a highly sensitive person (otherwise termed sensory processing sensitivity)?
Do you regularly use Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) content (videos or sounds) to relax, sleep or manage
emotions?
If so, you may be eligible to take part in an online interview study exploring how highly
sensitive people use and make sense of ASMR for wellbeing.
To participate in this research, you must:
- Be aged 18 years or older.
- Use or have previously used ASMR content, such as videos or audio designed for
relaxation, sleep or focus.
- Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). (See self-test on the Sensitivity Research website to find out your score on the official scale - Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? | Adult Sensitivity Test)
- Be willing to discuss your personal experiences of ASMR and being a highly sensitive person in an online interview.
- Have access to a stable internet connection and a private space for the online
interview.
- Have sufficient English comprehension
- Feel that taking part will not interfere with any medical or psychological treatment or
cause distress.
Interviews last about 45-60 minutes, are conducted online (Microsoft Teams), and are
completely confidential.
To express interest, please complete this short form, and we will contact you if you are eligible:
https://qualtricsxmkrwmqpywp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Tb13tWP4ntFmWa
This Research is happening as part of an MRes qualification at Canterbury Christ Church University. This study has been ethically approved by the CCCU ethics board.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Researcher: Jessica Heathcote jh1547@canterbury.ac.uk
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Roxburgh Elizabeth.roxburgh@canterbury.ac.uk
We are conducting a study at the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London exploring how highly sensitive individuals experience eating in everyday life. The aim of this research is to better understand how sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social factors may shape eating experiences among people with high environmental sensitivity.
Participation involves:
• Completing a short online questionnaire assessing environmental sensitivity
• Some participants may be invited to take part in an online interview (approximately 60 minutes) about their experiences with food and eating
To take part you must:
• Be 18 years or older
Additional information:
• Participation is voluntary
• All information shared will be confidential and anonymised
• The interview will be conducted online
If you are interested in taking part, please follow the link below: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Do you consider yourself to be a Highly Sensitive Person?
Do you regularly spend time in nature and feel that these experiences are meaningful or positively impact your wellbeing?
If so, you may be eligible to take part in an interview study exploring how highly sensitive people experience and make sense of their time in nature in relation to wellbeing.
To participate in this research, you must:
• Be aged 18 years or older.
• Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). (You can find the official self-test on Elaine Aron’s website here: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/)
• Engage with nature regularly (e.g., parks, countryside, woodland, beaches, gardens).
• Feel that your experiences in nature are meaningful or positively impactful.
• Be willing to discuss your personal experiences of nature and being a Highly Sensitive Person in a one-to-one interview.
• Have access to a stable internet connection and a private space.
• Have sufficient English comprehension.
• Feel that taking part will not interfere with any medical or psychological treatment or cause distress.
What does participation involve?
Interviews last approximately 60 minutes and are conducted online via Microsoft Teams. The Interviews are completely confidential.
Before participating, you will be provided with a detailed Participant Information Form, which you will be required to read and understand before giving informed consent. You may withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason. If you would like, you are welcome to bring or share a photograph that represents a meaningful experience in nature. This is completely optional and will simply be used to support discussion during the interview.
All interviews are confidential, and quotes used from your interview will be anonymised by changing or removing any personally identifiable information
To express interest, please email the researcher Connie Jane Smart (cs1378@canterbury.ac.uk), and you will be sent a Participant Information Form, followed by an online consent form.
This Research is a part of the researcher’s MSc Psychology conversion degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. This study has been ethically approved by the Psychology ethic panel and is supervised by Dr Elizabeth Roxburgh, Senior Lecturer in Psychology: elizabeth.roxburgh@canterbury.ac.uk
For questions or more information, please contact:
Researcher: Connie Jane Smart cs1378@canterbury.ac.uk
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Roxburgh Elizabeth.roxburgh@canterbury.ac.uk