Measuring High Interpersonal Sensitivity
Author Information
Author(s): Montoya-Pérez Karina Salud, Padrós-Blázquez Ferran, Montoya-Pérez Rocío
Primary Institution: Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Michoacán, México
Hypothesis
This research aimed to develop an instrument to assess high interpersonal sensitivity and analyze its psychometric properties.
Conclusion
The High Interpersonal Sensitivity Scale (HISS) shows adequate psychometric properties for measuring high interpersonal sensitivity in adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 429 university students to validate the High Interpersonal Sensitivity Scale.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis supported a three-factor structure for the scale.
- The internal consistency values for the total scale and the three factors were adequate.
Takeaway
This study created a new way to measure how sensitive people are to the feelings of others, especially for those who are naturally more sensitive.
Methodology
The study involved developing a scale based on interviews with individuals identified with Sensory Processing Sensitivity and validating it through factor analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of psychology students from the sample.
Limitations
The sample was limited to young university students, which may not represent older populations or those with lower education levels.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 250 women, 172 men, and 7 individuals of a different gender, aged 18 to 29, with a mean age of 20.41.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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