Review article
https://doi.org/10.5559/di.33.4.00
Sensory Processing Sensitivity in Adolescence
Isidora Rajić
orcid.org/0000-0001-5729-0617
; Faculty of Law and Business Studies Dr Lazar Vrkatić, Union University, Novi Sad, Srbija
*
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The main aim of this review article is to describe the current
state of scientific knowledge on the characteristics of the
sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) trait in adolescence. The SPS
trait stands for an increased sensitivity of the central nervous
system and is associated with a tendency to process stimuli
more deeply. People with this trait are highly sensitive people.
Previous research has shown that there is a link between this
trait and poorer quality of mental health. In addition, adolescence itself is a particularly challenging phase of life for
most young people, as numerous changes take place during
this developmental phase. For these reasons, highly sensitive
adolescents represent a particularly vulnerable group for the
development of various types of mental health problems. However, previous research has shown that the development of
various problems in adolescents with the SPS trait is largely dependent on environmental factors. This knowledge is essential
for professionals (psychologists and psychiatrists) who need to
be aware of the main characteristics of highly sensitive adolescents in order to help this group of young people.
Keywords
sensory processing sensitivity; adolescence; mental health; environmental influences
Hrčak ID:
323367
URI
Publication date:
10.12.2024.
Visits: 0 *