Maternal depression during the perinatal period: the role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants’ negative affect DOI Creative Commons
Alessandra Sperati, Ilenia Passaquindici,

Melba Emilia Persico

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 20, 2025

Background The perinatal period is marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, making it a challenging time for many women. While some women are more vulnerable to depression during this period, research on trajectories contributing factors remains mixed. This longitudinal study investigated how maternal changes the in non-clinical sample, exploring roles of individual factors, such as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), contextual global partner support. Based prenatal programming hypothesis, we also examined role infants’ negative affect temperament an early marker emotional adjustment. Method Eighty-eight mothers ( M = 35.03 years, SD 4.92) completed online questionnaires pregnancy, at 3, 6, 9 months post-partum. Depression was assessed using Edinburgh Postnatal Scale, support measured with ad-hoc scale. SPS reported pregnancy Highly Sensitive Person Scale. At 3 post-partum, 3.07 months, 0.26) Infant Behavior Questionnaire. Latent growth analyses multivariate regression models were used analyze data. Results showed linear decrease, higher symptoms between postpartum, although overall levels low consistent populations. High predicted greater depressive across all points. Pregnancy associated lower β −0.42, p < 0.01) 6 postpartum −0.32, 0.03). Prenatal significantly 0.34, 0.03), particularly fear subscale 0.46, 0.001), accounting 22% its variance. Discussion findings clarify that decline mood common populations high sensitivity being experience feelings. Moreover, acts stressor, increasing reactivity stimuli, reflected heightened fear. Implications tailored parenting programs discussed.

Language: Английский

Sensory processing sensitivity in adult dental patients and its relation to perceived stress, cortisol, and serotonin secretion DOI Creative Commons
Krystyna Golonka, Bożena Gulla, Dorota Kościelniak

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 1, 2025

Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a biologically determined trait that influences how individuals respond to external and internal stimuli. A high level of SPS characterized by three factors: increased emotional reactivity, heightened subtle stimuli, greater susceptibility overstimulation, all which may impact well-being health. This study examined the relationships between SPS, perceived stress, affect, biochemical responses in adult dental patients (N = 157) on day routine visit. Biochemical measures included morning cortisol serotonin secretion (saliva samples), concentration accumulated recent months (hair sample). Perceived stress negative positive affect were assessed while waited for procedure. The correlation analysis revealed higher was associated with elevated hair more affect. Cluster analyses tested its factors independently, revealing had levels saliva samples, as well Salivary showed varied different factors, indicating need analyze multidimensional construct. results indicate salivary be considered biomarkers SPS. In context patient-centered care, considering contribute enhanced motivation regular visits improved treatment adherence.

Language: Английский

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Maternal depression during the perinatal period: the role of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and social support and its impact on infants’ negative affect DOI Creative Commons
Alessandra Sperati, Ilenia Passaquindici,

Melba Emilia Persico

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 20, 2025

Background The perinatal period is marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, making it a challenging time for many women. While some women are more vulnerable to depression during this period, research on trajectories contributing factors remains mixed. This longitudinal study investigated how maternal changes the in non-clinical sample, exploring roles of individual factors, such as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), contextual global partner support. Based prenatal programming hypothesis, we also examined role infants’ negative affect temperament an early marker emotional adjustment. Method Eighty-eight mothers ( M = 35.03 years, SD 4.92) completed online questionnaires pregnancy, at 3, 6, 9 months post-partum. Depression was assessed using Edinburgh Postnatal Scale, support measured with ad-hoc scale. SPS reported pregnancy Highly Sensitive Person Scale. At 3 post-partum, 3.07 months, 0.26) Infant Behavior Questionnaire. Latent growth analyses multivariate regression models were used analyze data. Results showed linear decrease, higher symptoms between postpartum, although overall levels low consistent populations. High predicted greater depressive across all points. Pregnancy associated lower β −0.42, p < 0.01) 6 postpartum −0.32, 0.03). Prenatal significantly 0.34, 0.03), particularly fear subscale 0.46, 0.001), accounting 22% its variance. Discussion findings clarify that decline mood common populations high sensitivity being experience feelings. Moreover, acts stressor, increasing reactivity stimuli, reflected heightened fear. Implications tailored parenting programs discussed.

Language: Английский

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