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Parnian Khooy M, Basharpoor S, Atadokht A, Mikaeili N. The Indirect Effects of Childhood Maltreatment and Sensory Processing Sensitivity on Vulnerability to Addiction in Adolescents: The Evaluation of the Role of Rejection Sensitivity. Research on Addiction 2026; 20 (79) :85-108
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Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the indirect effects of childhood maltreatment and sensory processing sensitivity with vulnerability to addiction through the role of rejection sensitivity in adolescents. Method: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design using structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of all 4667 secondary school students in Osku county during the 2023–2024 academic year. A sample of 465 students was selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. Participants completed the childhood trauma questionnaire, the highly sensitive person scale, the rejection sensitivity questionnaire, and the identification of people at risk for addiction scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and SEM. Results: The proposed model demonstrated a favorable fit. Childhood maltreatment and sensory processing sensitivity had significant direct effects on addiction vulnerability. Furthermore, childhood maltreatment and sensory processing sensitivity exerted significant indirect effects on addiction vulnerability through the mediating role of rejection sensitivity. Conclusion: The interplay between childhood maltreatment, sensory processing sensitivity, and rejection sensitivity significantly contributes to vulnerability to addiction in adolescents. These findings provide a valuable framework for designing addiction prevention programs tailored for adolescents and young adults.
Keywords: Childhood maltreatment, Sensory processing sensitivity, Rejection sensitivity, Addiction vulnerability, Adolescents
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Received: 2024/07/14 | Accepted: 2026/06/13 | Published: 2026/06/23
Received: 2024/07/14 | Accepted: 2026/06/13 | Published: 2026/06/23
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