You are invited to participate in a research study!

Title of the Study: Lived Experiences Following Personal Achievement

Researcher: Christena Khattar, PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology

Institution: Saybrook University

Contact: ckhattar@saybrook.edu

Purpose of the Study: This study explores the thoughts, emotions, and other experiences of

individuals following a significant achievement. Examples of such achievements may include

educational milestones, career success, personal goals, or public recognition.

Who Can Participate?

You may be eligible if:

-You are between the ages of 22-55

-You completed a personally meaningful goal or achievement within the past 1-3 years

-Following that experience, you encountered a period of emotional disruption, such as feelings of

disappointment, emptiness, aimlessness, or a sense of lost purpose.

Note: Participation does notrequire that your achievement be recognized by others - only that it was

meaningful to you.

What Participation Involves:

-A brief (30-minute) initial screening interview on Zoom.

-If eligible, a follow-up 60-90 minute Zoom interview at a later date.

-All interviews will be audio-recorded using secure Zoom technology.

-As a show of gratitude for your participation, you willreceive a ten-dollar gift card upon completion

of interviews.

Confidentiality and Voluntary Participation:

-Youridentity willremain confidential and pseudonyms will be used in allreporting.

-You may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

-Participation is entirely voluntary

Interested? Questions?

Please contact Christena Khattar at ckhattar@saybrook.edu or 209-256-9364 for more information

or to express interest in participation.

Exp 8/17/26