STUDY: Daydreaming and belongingness

[Fran Flickinger]

Hi all,

I'm Fran. I'm working on a scientific study to evaluate the relationship between maladaptive daydreaming and the concept of belongingness.

Belongingness refers to the innate human need for social connection, acceptance, and affiliation with others. It encompasses the sense of being part of a group or community, experiencing mutual support, and feeling valued and accepted by others. Research has shown that when thwarted, this fundamental need produces several ill effects, including social anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric conditions.

It is possible that excessive daydreaming may serve as a strategy to fulfill this need to belong. Individuals who engage in excessive daydreaming create imaginary or idealized characters and nurture parasocial relationships with them, providing a sense of companionship and connection that may compensate for unmet social needs.

We are interested in investigating whether individuals who engage in excessive daydreaming demonstrate an unfulfilled need for belonging.

Even if you do not have maladaptive daydreaming, we still value your input! In this study, it is crucial to compare metrics between "normal" daydreamers and "excessive" daydreamers. Therefore, even if you do not consider your daydreaming as maladaptive, your responses will still provide valuable insights for our research.

This is an anonymous survey. No personal information will be requested.

We are seeking participants who are 18 years or older and have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

To know more about this study and participate, please follow the link below:

https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pYL6pHVDfeiTnE

If you have any questions about this study or are interested in volunteering for future studies, please send a private message to this account.