Abstract. Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a temperament trait characterized by deeper processing of sensory information, being easily overstimulated, stronger emotional reactivity, and more awareness of subtle stimuli. Many studies on Western samples have associated SPS and/or its three components (i.e., low sensory threshold [LST], ease of excitation [EOE], and aesthetic sensitivity [AES]) with the Big Five personality traits, but cultural factors may influence these relationships. This study surveyed a Japanese sample ( N = 1,626) to investigate the associations. Bivariate correlation analyses found that AES had a negatively weak correlation with neuroticism, while it was positively correlated with openness (strongly), extraversion, agreeableness (moderately), and conscientiousness (weakly). LST and EOE had strong positive correlations with neuroticism and moderate negative or weak correlations with the other four traits. The canonical correlation analysis revealed commonality between the constructs of about 55%. While some results were consistent with those of the former studies, others were not. The results contrary to studies on Western samples might be explained by the differences between collectivist and individualist cultures, biological differences, and/or measurement weaknesses.

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日本样本中感觉加工敏感性与大五人格特征之间的关联

摘要。感觉加工敏感性（SPS）是一种气质特征，其特征是对感觉信息的处理更深，容易受到过度刺激，情绪反应性更强，对细微刺激的感知能力更强。许多对西方样本的研究将 SPS 和/或其三个组成部分（即低感觉阈值 [LST]、易兴奋性 [EOE] 和审美敏感度 [AES]）与大五人格特质相关联，但文化因素可能会影响这些关系。本研究调查了一个日本样本 (N = 1,626) 以调查这些关联。双变量相关分析发现，AES与神经质呈负弱相关，而与开放性（强）、外向性、宜人性（中度）和尽责性（弱）呈正相关。LST和EOE与神经质呈强正相关，与其他四个特征呈中度负相关或弱相关。典型相关分析揭示了约 55% 的构造之间的共性。虽然有些结果与以前的研究结果一致，但其他结果却不一致。与西方样本研究相反的结果可能是由集体主义和个人主义文化之间的差异、生物学差异和/或测量弱点来解释的。