The Role of Sensory Processing Patterns on Mental Health in Healthy Adults

dc.contributor.author Ercan Dogu, Selma
dc.contributor.author Aydoner Bektas, Selen
dc.date.accessioned 2025-07-10T20:04:09Z
dc.date.available 2025-07-10T20:04:09Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.department Fenerbahçe University en_US
dc.department-temp [Ercan Dogu, Selma] Univ Hlth Sci, Dept Occupat Therapy, Hamidiye Fac Hlth Sci, Selimiye Mah,Tibbiye Cad :38,Uskudar, TR-34668 Istanbul, Turkiye; [Aydoner Bektas, Selen] Fenerbahce Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Occupat Therapy, Istanbul, Turkiye en_US
dc.description.abstract Introduction: There are individual differences in processing sensory information. Growing evidence indicates that differences in sensory processing may contribute to a greater risk of developing mental ill-health issues. This study aimed to explore the relationship between sensory processing patterns and depression, anxiety, and stress in healthy adults. Method: This cross-sectional study included 341 healthy adults, aged between 18 and 60. Participants completed a sociodemographic form, the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Results: Sensory sensitivity, low registration, and sensory avoidance had positive moderate correlations with depression, anxiety, and stress (p < 0.001); sensory sensitivity was negatively correlated with stress (p < 0.05). Regression models indicated that both sensory sensitivity and low registration patterns were predictors of depression, anxiety, stress, and the total score of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. The sensory avoidance predicted depression, while the sensory seeking pattern was linked only to stress. Conclusion: Passive self-regulation strategies (sensory sensitivity and low registration) may play a role in experiencing mental ill-health issues. In contrast, active self-regulation strategies (sensory avoidance and sensory seeking) may help protect against these mental health challenges. Occupational therapists can help clients manage mental health issues better by addressing sensory processing patterns. However, more evidence is required. en_US
dc.description.woscitationindex Science Citation Index Expanded - Social Science Citation Index
dc.identifier.doi 10.1177/03080226251340287
dc.identifier.issn 0308-0226
dc.identifier.issn 1477-6006
dc.identifier.scopusquality Q2
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226251340287
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14627/1115
dc.identifier.wos WOS:001519852800001
dc.identifier.wosquality Q4
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Sage Publications Ltd en_US
dc.relation.publicationcategory Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess en_US
dc.subject Sensory Processing Pattern en_US
dc.subject Depression en_US
dc.subject Anxiety en_US
dc.subject Stress en_US
dc.subject Healthy People en_US
dc.title The Role of Sensory Processing Patterns on Mental Health in Healthy Adults en_US
dc.type Article en_US
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