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Personality Traits and Coping Strategies as Psychological Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Highly Sensitive Persons

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  • Manuela Pérez-Chacón

    (Spanish Association of Highly Sensitive Psychologists and Professionals, PAS España, 28080 Madrid, Spain)

  • Mercedes Borda-Mas

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatment, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain)

  • Antonio Chacón

    (Spanish Association of Highly Sensitive Psychologists and Professionals, PAS España, 28080 Madrid, Spain)

  • María Luisa Avargues-Navarro

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatment, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain)

Abstract

Sensory-Processing Sensitivity (SPS) is the reactivity to different stimuli that occurs in some people with sufficient intensity to cause interference in daily life. There are not many previous studies that determine the influence of adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies on health-related quality of life through indicators of mental (anxiety and depression) and physical (vitality) health and functioning in their lives in different contexts (emotional role functioning). In this sense, contexts that promote the use of successful stress-coping strategies are related to the presence of positive mental health outcomes. This study focuses on the analysis of indicators of health-related quality of life in people with SPS in relation to certain personality traits and coping strategies. Participants (N = 10,525) completed HSPS-S, NEO-FFI, CSI, and SF-36. Differences were observed between men and women. Differences indicated that women had higher SPS scores compared to men and poorer health-related quality of life. The results showed significant relationships with the three indicators of health-related quality of life. Finally, it is confirmed that neuroticism and the use of maladaptive coping strategies act as risk factors, whereas extraversion, conscientiousness, and adaptive coping strategies act as protective factors. These findings highlight the need to develop prevention programs for highly sensitive persons.

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  • Manuela Pérez-Chacón & Mercedes Borda-Mas & Antonio Chacón & María Luisa Avargues-Navarro, 2023. "Personality Traits and Coping Strategies as Psychological Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Highly Sensitive Persons," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(9), pages 1-16, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:9:p:5644-:d:1133027
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    1. Manuela Pérez-Chacón & Antonio Chacón & Mercedes Borda-Mas & María Luisa Avargues-Navarro, 2021. "Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Compassion Satisfaction as Risk/Protective Factors from Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare and Education Professionals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-15, January.
    2. Teresa Tillmann & Katharina El Matany & Heather Duttweiler, 2018. "Measuring Environmental Sensitivity in Educational Contexts: A Validation Study With German-Speaking Students," Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(2), pages 1-17, November.
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