Invitation to Participate in a Research Study

[Keeley]

Title of Study: Exploring Therapeutic Experiences of Maladaptive Daydreaming: Insights from an Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy perspective

You are invited to take part in a research study examining the experiences of individuals who engage in maladaptive daydreaming (MD) and who have previously received therapy in which their daydreaming was openly discussed, explored, or addressed. The purpose of this study is to explore how people who experience maladaptive daydreaming (MD) have found therapy when this aspect of their life was discussed or worked on.

Maladaptive daydreaming here means spending long periods in vivid, immersive daydreams that feel hard to control. These daydreams often interfere with everyday life, such as work, study, social activities, or sleep. People who experience MD may feel a strong urge to return to their daydreams and have regular and multiple daydreams on a daily basis.

 

This is a study as part of a Masters Degree dissertation, and has full ethical approval.

Who Can Take Part?
You may be eligible to participate if:

• You are over 18
• You identify as someone who has experienced maladaptive daydreaming, and
• You have engaged in any form of psychological therapy (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy, CBT, online therapy, etc.) in which your daydreaming was discussed or explored

This will involve an online interview that will last between 45-60 minutes.

 

Interested in Participating?

You can read through this consent form and interview questions, and I will get in contact with you:

Participant information sheet and consent form for MD Study – Fill ...

If you would like more information or would like to take part, please contact:
Keeley Mountford at [e-mail]

Thank you for considering contributing to this important research. Your experiences and perspectives are highly valued.