Dear Volunteer!

As a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at Liberty University, my research team and I are conducting a study titled "Evaluating the Impact of Cultivating Virtues on One’s Well-Being." 

We are excited to invite you to participate in this important research, which explores how Faith, Courage, Integrity, Compassion, Generosity, Respect, and Humility shape emotional resilience, well-being, and human connection.

Your time is precious, and your participation will be an invaluable contribution to the field of psychology, helping to advance research on the role of virtues in mental and emotional well-being. 

Beyond research, this study is a humanitarian effort—one that seeks to cultivate values that uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and foster a more compassionate world.

Thank you and I see you soon!

Daria Dvoyakovskaia

Ph.D. Candidate | Liberty University

By Participating, You Will:

✅ Contribute to Humanitarian Research – Help build knowledge that promotes virtue-based well-being.
✅ Earn 10 Verified Volunteer Hours – Recognized for community service, academic, or professional development.
✅ Receive a Certificate of Participation & Recognition – Acknowledging your meaningful contribution.
✅ Gain Access to Research Findings – Be among the first to explore insights on how virtues influence well-being.
✅ Engage in a Transformative Experience – Reflect on personal growth while making an impact on future psychological research.

This study is fully online, flexible, and can be completed anonymously if preferred. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. Your participation is not just an academic contribution but a humanitarian one, helping to shape a world where virtues guide personal and collective well-being.

Empowering Humanity Through Virtues – A Transformative Volunteer Opportunity

As a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at Liberty University, I am conducting a research study titled "Evaluating the Impact of Cultivating Virtues on One’s Well-Being." This initiative explores how seven virtues—Faith, Courage, Integrity, Compassion, Generosity, Respect, and Humility—can elevate emotional resilience, foster deeper human connections, and inspire meaningful change in both individuals and society.

Why This Matters for Your Community

Well-being, as defined by the WHO-5 Index, is a state of positive emotional and mental health, reflected in cheerfulness, calmness, vitality, restful sleep, and engagement in life. It represents one’s ability to feel energized, at peace, and actively involved in daily experiences.

Through this study, each virtue gently nurtures well-being, bringing more ease, warmth, and connection into everyday life:
✅ Faith – Fosters trust and reassurance, offering inner strength even in uncertain times.
✅ Courage – Encourages openness and confidence, empowering individuals to face life’s challenges.
✅ Integrity – Strengthens self-trust and inner peace, aligning actions with one’s core values.
✅ Compassion – Cultivates kindness and understanding, enhancing relationships and self-care.
✅ Generosity – Awakens the joy of giving, uplifting both self and community.
✅ Respect – Deepens human connection, honoring each person’s uniqueness.
✅ Humility – Keeps us open to growth, allowing wisdom to shape us with grace.

By embracing these virtues, we invite balance, harmony, and connection into our lives and the world.

How It Works

Participants will engage in a 21-day guided journaling experience (15 minutes per day) and two Zoom meetings, alongside a pre- and post-study well-being assessment (WHO-5). Their time and dedication will be formally recognized through documented volunteer service hours, offering a meaningful way to contribute to both personal growth and humanitarian impact.

📆 Research Study Agenda: Evaluating the Impact of Cultivating Virtues on One’s Well-Being.

Study Duration: June 29, 2025 – July 20, 2025 (Subject to Change)

This 21-day online research study explores how cultivating Faith, Courage, Integrity, Compassion, Generosity, Respect, and Humility impacts psychological well-being.

All study materials, reminders, and updates will be sent via email and shared in a WhatsApp group (except for anonymous participants, who will access everything via this research portal).

• 📩 Non-anonymous participants can contact the researcher via email, Whats App Group or WhatsApp private chat with the research team.

• 🕶️ Anonymous participants would use the Google Form communication link and include their 5-digit anonymous code (created in the consent form) so their submissions can be correctly recorded and counted as part of the study.

📌 Key Dates & Activities

🔹 Pre-Study Phase (Before June 29, 2025)

✅ Registration & Confirmation (Upon Sign-Up)

• Participants receive detailed instructions & study expectations.

• Demographic & Consent Forms (Required for participation – Deadline: June 27, 11:59 PM).

• 🕶️ Anonymous participants would create a unique 5-digit code (letters & numbers recommended).

✅ Pre-Study Zoom Orientation (June 28, 2025 – 10:00 AM EST)

• Overview of study structure & expectations.

• Walkthrough of pre-study assessments (WHO-5 & Seven Virtue Questionnaire).

• Q&A session with the researcher.

• 🕶️  Anonymous Participants: A recorded Zoom session will be available on the research portal.

✅ Pre-Study Assessments (Released on June 28 at 12:01 AM – Deadline: June 28, 11:59 PM)

• WHO-5 Well-Being Index (Measures baseline psychological well-being.)

• Seven Virtue Questionnaire (Evaluates engagement with core virtues.)

🔗 Assessment & Form Links will be available through WhatsApp group & emailed to participants.

• 🕶️  Anonymous Participants: Links will be available on the research portal.

🔹 Study Period: June 29 – July 20, 2025

📝 Journaling Activities (Daily Reflection & Submission – Optional Feedback Available)

• Daily Prompts & Videos/Audio Instructions (2 min) will be released at 11:59 PM each day.

• Exception: The first prompt will be shared during the Pre-Study Zoom meeting on June 28.

• Journaling Time: ~15 minutes per day.

• Participants are encouraged but not required to submit reflections for feedback.

🔹 Submission Guidelines:

• Non-anonymous participants may email or send their reflections to the WhatsApp group or WhatsApp private chat with the research team.

• 🕶️  Anonymous participants can submit responses via the Google Form, using their 5-digit anonymous code.

📊 Mid-Study Check-In (July 10, 2025 – Optional Survey & Feedback)

• Participants reflect on their progress & experiences so far.

• The check-in survey helps researchers improve study engagement.

• Feedback is anonymous but must include the 5-digit code to track participation.

🔹 Post-Study Phase (July 20 – July 30, 2025)

🎥 Post-Study Zoom Discussion & Closing Reflections (July 21, 2025 – Time TBD)

• Participants reflect on their personal growth and virtue development.

• 🔹 Anonymous Participants: A recorded session will be available on the research portal.

📊 Post-Study Assessments (To be completed during Zoom Session on July 21, 2025)

• WHO-5 Well-Being Index (Final Reassessment of Psychological Well-Being)

• Seven Virtue Questionnaire (Evaluates Changes in Virtue Engagement)

• Final Feedback Form (Reflect on Personal Growth & Study Experience)

📩 Study Completion & Recognition (July 22 – July 24, 2025)

• Non-Anonymous Participants:

  • Personalized Video Message from the researcher thanking participants.

  • Volunteer Service Confirmation Letters (10 Verified Hours sent via email).

  • Certificate of Completion & Recognition awarded to all participants.

• 🔹 Anonymous Participants:

  • A gratitude video will be available on the research portal.

  • Participants will receive confirmation that they participated anonymously under their unique code (e.g., "Participant #244" for their records).

  • Access to completion materials (study reflections, summary insights, and a certificate indicating anonymous participation) will be available on the portal.

📩 Follow-Up & Initial Study Insights (July 26, 2025)

• Email with preliminary study findings and key participant reflections.

• Summary of initial data trends based on participant responses.

• Encouragement for participants to continue integrating virtues into daily life.

• 🔹 Anonymous Participants: A secure link on the portal will provide study insights and follow-up materials.

📊 Final Study Results & Research Summary (July 30, 2025)

• Full research summary shared with all participants.

• Insights on how virtues influenced well-being based on study data.

• Final message of appreciation for participant contributions.

• 🔹 Anonymous Participants: Research results will be available via secure links on the portal.

📩 Additional Information & Guidelines

🔗 Assessment & Form Links

• All forms & tests will be accessible only on scheduled dates through email, WhatsApp Group & the research portal.

📬 Google Form for Questions & Anonymous Submissions

• Non-anonymous participants may reach out via email or WhatsApp Chat or WhatsApp private chat with the research team..

• Anonymous participants should use the Google Form and include their 5-digit anonymous code.

📍 Anonymous Participation Guidelines

• Your 5-digit anonymous code is your identity throughout the study.

• Use this code for all submissions (journaling, assessments, check-ins) to ensure your participation is counted.

• Without the code, participation cannot be verified.

🌱 Together, we are cultivating virtues, strengthening well-being, and making a lasting impact!

When our default mode is virtuous living, we develop a strong character and resilience, and our responses to life become graceful even in the most daunting situations.