Measuring the unmeasurable: Psychometric tools for Existential Concerns
Key psychometric instruments for measuring existential concerns: meaning in life, existential isolation, and existential anxiety.
Blanchard, Caleb (2026)
Tests whether shared subjective experiences with coworkers can reduce veterans’ isolation and improve job satisfaction.
Many veterans feel that civilians do not understand their experiences, which may hinder workplace reintegration. This planned longitudinal study tests whether weekly reflection on “I-sharing” experiences with coworkers reduces existential isolation compared with writing about neutral experiences. If effective, the approach could identify a simple workplace-relevant route to support veterans’ well-being and employment satisfaction during transition.
A longitudinal controlled writing-intervention study with follow-up surveys.
Basic knowledge of social psychology, veteran reintegration, and workplace well-being.
I-Sharing, not exactly existential isolation
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