Sensitivity in Children
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.
The Role of Sensitivity in Refugee Children’s Mental Health
Refugee children self-reporting high levels of environmental sensitivity are at risk for poorer mental health outcomes compared to less sensitive children.
Although self-reported sensitivity can be biased, we were unable to find any biological markers that could potentially serve as objective indicators of sensitivity.