The purpose of the research
The purpose of the research is to investigate the daily dynamics of well-being and relationships, as these are not yet sufficiently understood. There is an interest in using apps both for personal use and in clinical treatment to increase understanding of daily dynamics, and with this study, we aim to see if insight into this particular dynamic can be provided through personalized feedback profiles. The hope is that these profiles can offer individuals a better understanding of their own well-being and/or their relationship dynamics.
Why take part?
At the end of the study, you will have the opportunity to receive a personalized feedback profile based on your responses during the study. This profile gives you insight into your well-being and your relationships, which can lead to, for example:
- self-reflection
- self-awareness
- insight into what factors are important for your well-being and relationships
- insight into how different factors in your everyday life are interrelated and influence each other.
The more days you answer the daily questions, the deeper and more comprehensive profile you can get. To ensure we can create a reliable feedback profile, you need to participate in the study for a minimum of two months. If you choose to withdraw from the study earlier, you can still receive the data you have provided up to that point in its unprocessed form. If you complete questionnaires until the end of the study (at least 100 completed questionnaires + the follow-up questionnaire), you will also receive a 25€ gift card to R-kioski. With the gift card, you can purchase cinema or event tickets, other gift cards such as Ikea, Zalando, Amazon, etc., as well as other products. You can review the selection at https://www.r-kioski.fi/ (only available in Finnish). Additionally, you are contributing to research!
Profile at the end of the study:
The profile that you can receive shows patterns of phenomena in yourself and/or your relationship. Recognising these patterns can be surprising and thoughtful. However, it is normal to have both high and low variation in your own well-being and relationship, which does not necessarily mean that something is problematic. It should also be remembered that the profile you receive when participating in the study is not a diagnostic tool, but the purpose of this study is to find outif it is possible to create this type of profile at all.
Timeline:
Below we describe the timeline and structure of the study in more detail.
Project summary:
In the study, you will daily, for a period of up to four months, respond to a few questions using the Ethica (Avicenna) app on your mobile device. The questions will be available between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM and will take approximately 1-2 minutes to answer after you have become accustomed to the study (initially, it may take a little longer to complete the questions). For those in a relationship, the questions will focus on your well-being and your romantic relationship. For those who are single, the questions will revolve around your well-being and your social relationships. In addition to the daily questions you will also, at the beginning and end of the study, complete a slightly longer questionnaire about background information. These questionnaires will take approximately 10-20 minutes to fill out. After finishing the study, you will have the opportunity to receive a personal feedback profile based on your answers during the study. In your feedback profile, you can observe how your responses have varied over time and gain an understanding of how different factors in your life are interconnected and influence each other. Not all questions will necessarily be included in the profile. Since one of the research purposes of the study is to determine if receiving this type of data feels meaningful, we will also ask for your feedback on your experience of participating in the study and your own profile.
For detailed instructions on how to register, click here.