Article

We explored the relationships between sensory modulation and
health-related quality of life (HRQOL), social supports, and mental health
symptoms of anxiety and depression. METHOD: Twenty-eight adult volunteers ages
18-60 participated in the study. Fourteen adults were sensory overresponsive
(SOR), and 14 adults in a matched comparative group were not sensory
overresponsive (NSOR).
All participants were tested using self-administered
measures of sensory processing. RESULTS: Significant differences were found
between SOR and NSOR groups on symptoms of anxiety, depression, and 4 of 8
indicators of HRQOL. CONCLUSION: Several analyses exploring the relationships
among the variables tested suggest that sensory response style, whether comparing
SOR and NSOR groups or exploring the correlation of the response quadrants of the
Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile, appears significantly and differentially
related to symptoms of affective mental health and quality-of-life indicators,
including social participation.

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