Participate in Research

Research on sensitivity is only possible as long as people volunteer to participate in research studies.

Here we offer opportunities to get involved in ongoing studies. Check back regularly for new studies.

Study 1: Emotional Response Study

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)

Study 2: Development of a New Sensitivity Questionnaire

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)

Study 3: Expatriated Motherhood and Sensory Processing Sensitivity

The main focus of this research is the investigation of the role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) in expatriated motherhood.

More specifically, what this researcher would like to explore is how much this trait modulates both adaptation processes for women: adapting to the new country and to their new role as mothers.

Completing this entry questionnaire takes around 25 minutes and is voluntary. Thank you for your time!

Click to complete the Expatriated Motherhood and Sensory Processing Sensitivity Study (link opens in new tab)

Study 4: The Role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity in Motherhood

The main focus of this research is the investigation of the role Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) has in motherhood.

More specifically, what this research would like to explore is how much this trait modulates the adaptation process of becoming a mother.

Completing this entry questionnaire takes around 25 minutes and is voluntary. If you would like to help researchers better understand differences in motherhood, please take part by clicking on the link below. Thank you for your time!

Click to complete the Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Motherhood study (link opens in new tab)

Study 5: Possible Predictive Relationship Between Ease of Excitation, Low Sensory Threshold, Aesthetic Sensitivity, and Coping-motivated alcohol use in U.S. Adults

Hello. I am a doctoral learner under the direction of Professor Edward Ofori in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University. My name is Kimberli Poppe-Smart. I am conducting a research study to evaluate the relationship between the sensitive personality trait and alcohol use.

INCLUSION- I am recruiting individuals that meet these criteria:

21 years old or older,
live in the U.S., and
drank alcohol in the recent 30 days

EXCLUSION- You cannot be in this study if you:

are not 21 years old or older,
do not live in the U.S., and
did not drank alcohol in the recent 30 days

The ACTIVITIES for this research project will include:

Questionnaire (6-20 minutes) via a survey link on your computer or phone.

Your participation in this study is voluntary. All data in this study will be protected by being stored on a password protected device. No personal identifying information will be collected.

Link to Survey/Questionnaire

If interested, please click on the link to enter the survey: Survey Link (link opens in new tab).

If you have questions about this study or are interested in participating, please contact me at kpoppesmar@my.gcu.edu or (907) 903-3767 for more information and next steps.

Thank you!

Kimberli Poppe-Smart

Study 6: Diary study: Sensory Processing Sensitivity in Work Conflicts

Are you a highly sensitive person and want to find out more about your conflict behavior?

From September 2024, the one-month diary study on “Highly sensitive people in work conflicts” will begin. The objective of the study is to find out how highly sensitive employees behave in interpersonal work conflicts.

The study is aimed at all HSPs who are at least 18 years old, German-speaking & employed.

During your journaling you can organize your time freely and at the end you will receive an individual evaluation of your conflict behaviour.

The results will be treated confidentially and anonymized afterwards.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact me via 592868@fom-net.de.

Thank you very much for your support.

Jasmin Khalid

Study 7: Exploring the University Experiences of students with Heightened Sensitivity: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Are you a university student who identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

I am conducting a research study at Canterbury Christ Church University, exploring the experiences of HSPs in university environments. This project has received ethical approval and is supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Roxburgh.

If you:
✔ Are a current university student
✔ Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
✔ Are over the age of 18
✔ Have sufficient English

I would love to hear about your experiences with academic stress, social interactions, and sensory overload in university life. This study involves a one-to-one interview (approximately 60 minutes) with breaks if required, which can be conducted online using Teams or in person in CCCU university labs—depending on your preference. Your participation will be confidential, and all responses will be anonymized.

If you are interested or would like more information, please email me at NI86@canterbury.ac.uk.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Study 8: Study on Parental Conflict in Childhood and the Well-Being of Highly Sensitive Adults

Are you a highly sensitive person aged 25-45 years who experienced parental conflict during childhood?

We are conducting a study on the effects of Parental Conflict in Childhood on the Well-Being of Highly Sensitive Adults. The study includes a short survey followed by an online interview. The project has received ethical approval from the University of Surrey Ethics Committee and is supervised by Prof Michael Pluess.

If you:
✔ Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
✔ Experienced parental conflict in childhood
✔ Are aged between 25 and 45 years
✔ Are UK or USA nationals

We would love to hear about your experiences of parental conflict in childhood, the impact that it had then and now and how you have been able to cope with these experiences. The study involves an online survey (approx. 5 minutes) followed by a one-to-one interview (approx. 60 minutes with breaks if required), which will be conducted online using Teams. Your participation will be confidential, and all responses will be anonymized.

If you are interested or would like more information, please complete this short survey: https://surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blUxIo4MA9a9vAq

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Study 9: Sensitivity and Responses to Imagined Events

This study aims to examine how sensitivity influences individuals’ responsivity to emotive imagined events. Participants will complete a brief online questionnaire and will also be presented with two short open-ended questions to which they will be asked to note their responses.

Participation should take approximately ten 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. Ethical approval for this study has been granted by University College Cork's Social Research Ethics Committee.

Thank you for your consideration!

Survey link: https://ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39up2hV61NuaCyi

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