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File048 - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance2021-122025-06

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
048 - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance
Duration: 2021-12 - 2025-06
Researcher(s):
Elizabeth Roxburgh, David Vernon, Malcolm Schofield
Institution(s): Psychology Department, Canterbury Christ Church University (UK); University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E. C.
Secondary author(s):
Vernon, D., Schofield, M.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Sensory processing sensitivity / Highly sensitive person / Transliminality / Boundary thinness / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology
File211 - Sensitive bio-behavioral connections: The role of sensory processing sensitivity and mindfulness in parenting2023-11

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2022 Grants
Start date: 2023-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2022-211
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
211 - Sensitive bio-behavioral connections: The role of sensory processing sensitivity and mindfulness in parenting
Duration: 2023-11
Researcher(s):
Francesca Lionetti, Mauro Gianni Perrucci, Michael Pluess
Institution(s): Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara (Italy); Department of Biological and Experimental Psychology, Queen Mary University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Lionetti, F.
Secondary author(s):
Perrucci, M. G., Pluess, M.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Sensory processing sensitivity / Parenting / Mindfulness / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology
DocumentTesting home dream precognition and exploring links to psychological factors2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
048 - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance
Duration: 2021-12 - 2025-06
Researcher(s):
Elizabeth Roxburgh, David Vernon, Malcolm Schofield
Institution(s): Psychology Department, Canterbury Christ Church University (UK); University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E. C.
Secondary author(s):
Vernon, D., Schofield, M.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Sensory processing sensitivity / Highly sensitive person / Transliminality / Boundary thinness / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Testing home dream precognition and exploring links to psychological factors
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/IJoDR/libraryFiles/downloadPublic/724
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT
Precognition refers to the idea that an individual may be able to obtain information about a future event via
a non-usual route, prior to the event occurring. Over time various paradigms have been developed to elicit and test for
such effects. Here, we focused on dream precognition as dreaming represents a naturally occurring altered state of consciousness
that may facilitate such anomalous experiences. Using a home-dream paradigm we examined whether participants
would be able to dream about and rate a future target image as more similar to their dreams compared to decoy
images. We also examined the potential relationship between dream precognition and sensory processing sensitivity,
transliminality, boundary thinness and anomalous experiences and belief. One hundred and one participants completed
an initial practice trial, to familiarise themselves with the procedure, followed by the main trial. In each trial participants
were required to dream of a future target image that they would later be shown. During each trial, after they had completed
their dreaming, participants were randomly presented with a set of four images and required to rate them in terms
of how much similarity there was between each image and their dream on a scale from 1 to 100. Results of the main trial
showed that ratings for the target image were signifi cantly higher than the decoy images. However, no clear relationships
were found between precognitive target ratings and sensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, boundary thinness or
anomalous experiences and belief. We conclude that the result is not due to any methodological artifacts and as such
represents suggestive evidence for dream precognition. Given the logistical simplicity of the home-dream paradigm we
would encourage other researchers to replicate our fi ndings and explore what may be a fruitful avenue of research.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Vernon, D.
Secondary author(s):
Roxburgh, E. C., Schofield, M. B.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Vernon, D., Roxburgh, E. C., & Schofield, M. B. (2024). Testing home dream precognition and exploring links to psychological factors. International Journal of Dream Research, 17(2), 148–156. https://doi.org/10.11588/ijodr.2024.2.100871
2-year Impact Factor: 0.76|2022
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Dream precognition / Sensory processing sensitivity / Transliminality / Boundary thinness / Anomalous experience / Anomalous belief

Testing home dream precognition and exploring links to psychological factors

Testing home dream precognition and exploring links to psychological factors
DocumentSensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, and boundary-thinness as predictors of anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
048 - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance
Duration: 2021-12 - 2025-06
Researcher(s):
Elizabeth Roxburgh, David Vernon, Malcolm Schofield
Institution(s): Psychology Department, Canterbury Christ Church University (UK); University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E. C.
Secondary author(s):
Vernon, D., Schofield, M.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Sensory processing sensitivity / Highly sensitive person / Transliminality / Boundary thinness / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Sensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, and boundary-thinness as predictors of anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06619-9
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Individual differences are among the most studied correlates of anomalous experiences and beliefs (AEs), but few have focussed on personality measures specifically defined by sensitivity. Of interest in this study is the personality trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), characterised by aesthetic sensitivity, being easily overwhelmed by internal and external stimuli, emotional reactivity and empathy, and deeper processing. An online survey investigated the relationship between SPS, and other personality constructs, in part, defined by sensitivity (transliminality and boundary-thinness) with anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities. Two hundred participants (mean age = 32.23; 151 females, 41 males, 6 non-binary and 2 preferred not to say) completed the Revised Transliminality Scale, the Boundary Questionnaire Short-Form, the Highly Sensitive Person Scale - Brief Version (measuring SPS), the Anomalous Experiences Inventory, and open-ended questions on SPS and AEs. There were significant and positive correlations between all four variables. Both transliminality and boundary thinness positively predicted anomalous beliefs with transliminality being the stronger, however, only transliminality predicted anomalous experiences and abilities. The findings suggest a relationship between SPS and anomalous experience and belief, but this is mediated by transliminality and boundary thinness.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E. C.
Secondary author(s):
Vernon, D., Schofield, M. B.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Roxburgh, E. C., Vernon, D., & Schofield, M. B. (2024). Sensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, and boundary-thinness as predictors of anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities. Current Psychology, 43, 30098–30106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06619-9
2-year Impact Factor: 2.5|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 0|2025-02-19
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Anomalous experiences / Boundary-thinness / Highly sensitive person / Paranormal belief / Sensory processing sensitivity / Transliminality

Sensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, and boundary-thinness as predictors of anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities

Sensory processing sensitivity, transliminality, and boundary-thinness as predictors of anomalous experiences, beliefs, and abilities
DocmentSleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-272
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
272 - Advancements on the aware mind-brain: New insights about the neural correlates of meditation states and traits
Duration: 2021-03 - 2024-09
Researcher(s):
Antonino Raffone, Vasil Kolev, Peter Malinowski, Juliana Yordanova, Roumen Kirov
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome (Italy); Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia (Bulgaria); Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Final Report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Raffone, A.
Secondary author(s):
Kolev, V., Malinowski, P., Yordanova, J., Kirov, R.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Meditation / Awareness / Electroencephalography / Neuroplasticity / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-272.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3297
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS) is a temperamental trait that describes individual differences in sensitivity to environmental stimuli. Previous studies have shown that highly sensitive individuals are more vulnerable to stress and to sleep-related difficulties. In light of this evidence, we hypothesized that SPS is associated with an increase in insomnia symptoms and that this correlation would be mediated by increased perceived stress and sleep reactivity. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a cross-sectional study on 358 adults who completed a survey that included self-report measures of sensitivity, perceived stress, sleep reactivity, and insomnia symptoms. Correlation analysis revealed that SPS was positively related to both stress-related and sleep-related variables. We then conducted a mediation analysis, which revealed that SPS was positively related to insomnia symptoms and that this relationship was fully mediated by sleep reactivity but not mediated at all by perceived stress. The current findings suggest that sleep reactivity may contribute to the development of insomnia symptoms in highly sensitive individuals. Therefore, these results suggests that sleep reactivity should be assessed in highly sensitive individuals and that it could be important to evaluate and further study this relationship.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Pieroni, I.
Secondary author(s):
Raffone, A., Simione, L.
Document type:
Article-d
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Pieroni, I., Raffone, A., & Simione, L. (2024). Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study. Stress and Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, 40(2), e3297. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3297
2-year Impact Factor: 3.1|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 3|2025-02-28
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Highly sensitive person / Insomnia / Sensory processing sensitivity / Sleep disturbances / Sleep reactivity / Stress

Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study

Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study
DocumentSleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-309
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
309 - Assessing static and dynamic effects of mindfulness meditation on peripersonal space
Duration: 2021-11 - 2024-04
Researcher(s):
Luca Simione, Salvatore Chiarella
Institution(s): Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, Italian National Research Council - CNR, Rome (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Simione, L.
Secondary author(s):
Chiarella, S.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Mindfulness / Peripersonal space / Meditation / Self / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-309.09
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3297
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS) is a temperamental trait that describes individual differences in sensitivity to environmental stimuli. Previous studies have shown that highly sensitive individuals are more vulnerable to stress and to sleep-related difficulties. In light of this evidence, we hypothesized that SPS is associated with an increase in insomnia symptoms and that this correlation would be mediated by increased perceived stress and sleep reactivity. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a cross-sectional study on 358 adults who completed a survey that included self-report measures of sensitivity, perceived stress, sleep reactivity, and insomnia symptoms. Correlation analysis revealed that SPS was positively related to both stress-related and sleep-related variables. We then conducted a mediation analysis, which revealed that SPS was positively related to insomnia symptoms and that this relationship was fully mediated by sleep reactivity but not mediated at all by perceived stress. The current findings suggest that sleep reactivity may contribute to the development of insomnia symptoms in highly sensitive individuals. Therefore, these results suggests that sleep reactivity should be assessed in highly sensitive individuals and that it could be important to evaluate and further study this relationship.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Pieroni, I.
Secondary author(s):
Raffone, A., Simione, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Pieroni, I., Raffone, A., & Simione, L. (2024). Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study. Stress and Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, 40(2), e3297. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3297
2-year Impact Factor: 3.1|2023
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2024
Times cited: 3|2025-02-28
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Highly sensitive person / Insomnia / Sensory processing sensitivity / Sleep disturbances / Sleep reactivity / Stress

Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study

Sleep reactivity mediates the relationship between sensory-processing sensitivity and insomnia symptoms severity: A cross-sectional correlational study
DocumentFinal report - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
048 - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance
Duration: 2021-12 - 2025-06
Researcher(s):
Elizabeth Roxburgh, David Vernon, Malcolm Schofield
Institution(s): Psychology Department, Canterbury Christ Church University (UK); University of Derby (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E. C.
Secondary author(s):
Vernon, D., Schofield, M.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Sensory processing sensitivity / Highly sensitive person / Transliminality / Boundary thinness / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-048.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance
Publication year: 2025
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) is a temperament trait identified by deeper processing of information, being overwhelmed by stimulation, having greater empathy and emotional reactivity, and being able to sense subtleties in the environment.
Aims
1) Investigate the relationship between SPS, transliminality, boundary-thinness, and anomalous experiences (AEs)
2) Establish if high SPS is associated with better performance on a dream-precognition task
3) Establish if high SPS is associated with greater presentiment effects.
Method
Study 1 used an online survey. Study 2 used a dream diary precognition protocol to investigate if SPS predicted similarity ratings given to a target image. Study 3 used measures of heart rate variability and electrodermal activity to establish whether SPS is associated with presentiment.
Results
There were correlations between each of the three sensitivity predictor variables and the AEI. Transliminality and boundary thinness positively predicted anomalous beliefs with transliminality being the stronger. Only transliminality predicted anomalous experiences and anomalous abilities. Participants rated target images marginally higher than the decoy images. However, there was no clear relationship between target ratings and SPS, transliminality, boundary thinness, or anomalous belief and experiences. There was no evidence of presentiment effect, or an effect of SPS, however, heart rate variability did seem to play a role with regard to presentiment.
Conclusions
Transliminality plays a mediating role between SPS and anomalous experiences, belief, and abilities. When using a home-dream paradigm participants were able to precognitively dream about a future target image, but this was not influenced by sensitivity. Furthermore, SPS could not predict any presentiment effect, but the role of HRV in presentiment should be explored further.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Roxburgh, E.
Secondary author(s):
Schofield, M., Vernon, D.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
3
Reference:
Roxburgh, E., Schofield, M., & Vernon, D. (2025). Final report - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance.
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Anomalous experiences / Boundary-thinness / Highly sensitive person / Sensory processing sensitivity / Transliminality / Parapsychology and Psychophysiology

Final report - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance

Final report - Investigating the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), anomalous experiences, and precognitive performance