Elaine N. Aron

Research psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of the highly sensitive person.

Elaine N. Aron is a research and clinical psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of the highly sensitive person (HSP), author of the landmark book "The Highly Sensitive Person." Her research identified HSP as a distinct, innate trait present in about 15-20% of the population, and her follow-up books explore how sensitivity shapes love, work, parenting, and self-care.

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