Hypersensitivity to Noise and Light: A Multifactorial Framework of Attention, Personality and Mood.

Factors significantly associated with NS and LS included longer mean reaction times on the ANT, higher self-reported ADHD-symptoms, less extraversion, more conscientiousness, more approach coping, and more anxiety. No associations between NS, LS, NS x LS, and life satisfaction were found after correcting for the other associated factors. Identifying a multifactorial framework of SHS promotes our understanding of SHS and allows for hypotheses on underlying mechanisms.

Being aware of vulnerabilities in cognitive functions, personality and/or mood could potentially prevent health- and quality of life implications resulting from aspects of SHS.