Hämel, Kerstin https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1034-2373
Lückenbach, Caspar https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1293-6175
Heumann, Marcus https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8057-962X
Gerlinger, Thomas
Kümpers, Susanne
Funding for this research was provided by:
University of Vienna
Article History
Received: 14 November 2025
Accepted: 11 February 2026
First Online: 21 February 2026
Declarations
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: The study received ethical approval from Bielefeld University’s Ethics Committee in accordance with the guidelines of the German Association of Psychology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychologie; DGP), which are in line with the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) (Application No. EUB-2022-201). The research strictly followed the ethical principles outlined in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments. Prior to conducting the interviews and focus groups, participant information that included all pertinent details about the study, its goals, data protection, and privacy, was provided. Informed consent obtained from all the participants.
: All study participants were informed in the participant information about the publication of study findings and provided written consent.
: The authors declare no competing interests.