Polska adaptacja narzędzia Highly Sensitive Person Scale
Polish adaptation of the tool Highly Sensitive Person Scale

Summary/Abstract: Purpose: Sensitive sensory processing is defined as a personality trait that describes the tendency to process stimuli and information more strongly and deeply than others (Aron et al., 2012). The first and most widely used scale to measure this trait is the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) by Aron and Aron (1997). This article presents the process of creating a Polish adaptation of the tool. Method: exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Psychometric properties were tested on a sample of 1,360 participants. Results: The results obtained confirm the multivariate structure of the variable. Two separate factors were recognized in the Polish adaptation of the tool (HSPS): over-stimulation and depth of processing. Six items were excluded due to their low factor loadings. The results indicate that the Polish version of the HSPS is a reliable tool. Its accuracy is also confirmed by correlations with neuroticism and extraversion, which, according to theory, are statistically significantly related to the HSPS construct (Aron and Aron, 1997). Conclusion: the Polish adaptation of the scale showed good psychometric properties and high reliability. However, further research should be done on the cultural aspect of sensory processing sensitivity, taking into account gender differences.

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