Foundations of Reason and Meaning is a research lab that works directly with individuals across age groups to examine widely discussed perspectives on psychological development through direct engagement with participants’ experiences, beliefs, and sense of meaning.
All studies conducted through psychFORM are developed and authored by Kevin Waldman, Principal Investigator, who leads a team of trained graduate student researchers responsible for data collection and analysis. Each study is conducted in accordance with approved IRB protocols, ensuring compliance with established ethical standards for human subjects research.
Kevin Waldman, Founder / Principal Investigator
Kevin Waldman is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University whose professional goal is to become a practicing psychologist, working directly with individuals and families to support psychological well-being, personal growth, and resilience. Alongside his clinical training, his research focuses on the psychological dynamics of pressure, performance, and identity, with particular attention to how social and institutional environments influence behavior, self-concept, and decision-making.
His experience spans Ivy League research laboratories, correctional institutions, Division I athletic programs, and extensive qualitative engagement with individuals across academic and community settings. This breadth of experience supports a research approach grounded in direct observation, clinical curiosity, and sustained interaction with participants.
Kevin has been engaged in the mental health field since 2016 and holds certification to conduct human subjects research in accordance with established ethical and regulatory standards.
psychFORM, LLC was founded by Kevin during his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan as a research initiative dedicated to exploring contemporary psychological and social issues.
Reclaiming Psychological Science
Our Mission
Restore intellectual honesty to psychological research through rigorous methodology and transparent practices.
Our Approach
Integrative research, combining clinical insights with sociological and philosophical perspectives.
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