Examining the Relationship between HSP and Personality: A Correlational Approach

Abstract:-The aim of the study was to study and
determine the correlation between Highly Sensitive
People (HSP) and Personality traits. HSP and Sensory
Processing Sensitivity (SPS) are used interchangeably,
both however indicates the same personality traits. SPS
defined as a deeper sensitivity to physical, emotional or
social stimuli. Two scales, the HSP scale developed by
Aron and Aron and the NEO - FFI scale developed by
Costa and McCrae were used to conduct the study. The
research was conducted on male and female subjects of
age 18 years and above. A questionnaire was circulated
through google forms and data was collected from 291
subjects. The data collected was analysed using JASP
descriptive analysis, t - test and correlation. The results
show a significant difference between males and females
with respect to HSP. No significant correlation was found
between the big five personality traits and prevalence of
HSP.