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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Sensory overload is a condition where an individual experiences an overwhelming response to sensory input.
  • Defining characteristics of overstimulation are not well-established in existing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify, synthesize, and structure the defining characteristics of sensory overload.
  • To consolidate current knowledge on overstimulation symptoms and effects.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple international databases.
  • Qualitative content analysis using Mayring's method was applied to the identified literature.

Main Results:

  • Twelve literature sources were identified, despite limited data on sensory overload.
  • A cluster of psychopathological and behavioral characteristics associated with sensory overload was developed.

Conclusions:

  • The current data on sensory overload is insufficient for an evidence-based description.
  • Further research is required to fully define the characteristics of overstimulation.