Participate in Science
get informed
Your participation in the study will be anonymous. The results will not be presented with your name, and all information will be handled in a way that prevents personal identification. All data will be treated as strictly confidential.
be randomized selected
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee participation. Applicants are first screened based on study-specific criteria, after which eligible participants are randomly selected in accordance with the research protocol.
benefit from the outcome
There is no guarantee that participation in this study will help you achieve your personal goals. However, participation contributes to scientific knowledge and may help others in the future.
Participation Reqirements
- between 18 and 35 years old
- Feeling “in between roles” or unsure where you stand in life
- transitioning from military service to civilian life recently or within the past five years
- Facing major life decisions with long-term implications
Participation is voluntary and confidential. This study is conducted for research purposes and does not replace psychological or medical treatment. For any inquiries concerning research participation hours or credit allocation, please feel free to reach out.
Psychological Therapy vs Coaching
A psychologist holds at least a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Psychology and is trained in diagnostics, research, and the empirical study of human cognition, emotion, and behavior. Psychologists may promote mental well-being and personal development and won’t diagnose.
A licensed psychologist, on the other hand, has completed additional clinical training and is legally regulated. They may be qualified to treat mental health disorders through structured, evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or psychodynamic therapy. A psychotherapist is clinically trained and licensed to work with psychological conditions that often require long-term therapeutic intervention.
A psychological life coach or counsellor, however, is in most countries not a regulated profession. Therefore, we recommend choosing a coach or counsellor who has at least graduated as a psychologist (M.Sc.) to provide a deeper scientific understanding of human behavior and a commitment to professional and ethical standards.