Participant
Effectiveness and Preference of AI collaborating coaching
🧑🏫 Introduction of coaches with us
This study is joined by 10 professional coaches who will explore the potential and philosophy of AI-assisted coaching. From 26 volunteer applicants recruited through prior information sessions and research outreach, they were selected based on responses to multiple pre-surveys analyzed with AI
Selection criteria included:
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Expertise: Practical experience and knowledge in their respective coaching fields
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Diversity: Wide spectrum of coaching targets, methodologies
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Social contribution: Public service experience and social impact
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Passion, commitment: Attitude toward adopting AI collaboration and willingness
The selected coaches bring expertise across diverse areas such as youth and university students, working professionals, women, parents, and older adults. Their specialties include presence-based coaching, emotional regulation, career design, and body-based coaching. Each coach’s unique style will be reflected in the Clone Coach system for this study.
Information for University Student Research Participants
🔍 Research overview
This study aims to explore the effects of collaboration between an AI chatbot (Clone Coach) and a human coach on reducing stress and improving psychological well-being. we are providing a customized AI coaching experience.
📅 Participation period
September–October 2025 (5 weeks in total, conducted online)
📌 Participation conditions
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University students currently residing in Korea (ages 18–29)
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Experiencing stress related to academics, career, or emotional regulation
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Able to fully participate for 5 weeks (weekly coaching + daily AI check-in)
🧩 Participation type
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Group A : 1 weekly human coaching (30–60 minutes) + daily 5–10 minute conversation with Clone Coach
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Group B : One weekly human coaching session only (no Clone Coach interaction)
🎁 Benefits provided
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Free professional coaching sessions
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Certificate of participation (upon request)
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Summary of research findings (upon request)
📥 Application method
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Review the research information at the link below and complete the online consent form
👉 Research Participant Information -
Submission of the consent form completes the application process
※ Applicants will be selected on a first-come, basis among who submit consent forms, and finalized applicants
👉 Click here to apply for participation
📧 E-mail : 19287258@brookes.ac.uk