Table 1 Guiding questions to communicate and assess psychological intervention research accurately
Key people | Key questions to ask |
|---|---|
Researchers | Does my term accurately reflect the construct, or does it risk misinterpretation? |
Are effect sizes presented in understandable, real-world metrics? | |
Have I acknowledged limitations and replication history? | |
Media | What percentage of participants saw meaningful benefits? |
How do effects compare to existing alternatives (e.g., therapy, policy changes)? | |
Were real-world outcomes measured, or only lab-based tasks or self-reports? | |
Policymakers | What are the costs (time, money, training) vs. benefits? |
Has this intervention worked in settings like ours? | |
Is the evidence base mixed or consistently supportive? |
