The effects of sensory-processing sensitivity and sense of coherence on depressive symptoms in university students

Sensory-processing sensitivity differentiates individuals according to responsivity to internal and external stimuli. It has been positively correlated with depressive symptoms. Meanwhile, sense of coherence, an individual’s perception that stressors are comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful fo...

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Main Authors: Kosuke Yano, Takayoshi Kase, Kazuo Oishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-08-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102919871638
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Summary:Sensory-processing sensitivity differentiates individuals according to responsivity to internal and external stimuli. It has been positively correlated with depressive symptoms. Meanwhile, sense of coherence, an individual’s perception that stressors are comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful for their life, could improve depression. This cross-sectional study investigated the moderation effect of sense of coherence on the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and depressive symptoms in university students. Japanese students ( N  = 430) participated in a questionnaire survey that assessed levels of sensory-processing sensitivity, sense of coherence, and depressive symptoms. The results showed that a strong sense of coherence moderated the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and depressive symptoms in university students.
ISSN:2055-1029