Polish adaptation of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale
Polish adaptation of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale

Summary/Abstract: Aim: Sensory processing sensitivity is defined as a personality trait that describes thetendency to process stimuli and information more strongly and deeply than others (Aronet al., 2012). The first and most frequently used scale to measure this trait is the HighlySensitive Person Scale (HSPS) by Aron and Aron (1997). The article presents the processof creating the Polish adaptation of the tool.Method: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used. The psychometricproperties were checked on a sample of 1,360 participants.Results: The obtained results confirm the multifactorial structure of the variable. In thePolish adaptation of the tool (HSPS), two separate factors were recognized: excessive stimu-lation and depth of processing. Six items were excluded due to their low factor loadings. Theresults indicate that the Polish version of the HSPS is a reliable tool. Its accuracy is also con-firmed by correlations with neuroticism and extraversion, which, according to the theory,are statistically significantly related to the SPS construct (Aron & Aron, 1997).Conclusion: The Polish adaptation of the scale demonstrated good psychometric proper-ties and high reliability. However, research on the cultural aspect of sensory processingsensitivity should be continued, taking into account gender differences.

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