User Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is Pietential?
Pietential.com is a wellbeing benchmarking, improvement, and tracking platform that helps individuals assess and enhance their overall wellbeing through comprehensive assessments and personalized insights.
How does Pietential.com work?
Users take a multi-dimensional wellbeing assessment, receive personalized insights based on their results. The platform tracks progress over time and provides recommendations for continuous improvement.
Is Pietential.com free to use?
Yes, Pietential.com is free for individual users.
Why is Pietential.com free?
The founders and staff at Pietential are committed to make Pietential a democratizing force for personal growth. We license an organization version of the platform (www.Pietential.com/pro) to companies and non-profit organizations for a fee and use a portion of our profits to keep Pietential.com free. “Wellbeing for All.”
Who developed Pietential?
Pietential is based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, initially proposed in Maslow’s paper “A Theory of Human Motivation” published in the journal “Psychological Review” in 1943. It has become a prevailing thought construct in developmental psychology regarding human motivations and fundamental needs shared by all individuals.
Though professionals in the fields of psychology, therapy, counseling and professional life coaching generally agree with the needs Maslow outlined, many take issue with the hierarchical structure attributed to them.
In 2019 John Starling, a long time professional life coach, performance coach and business growth strategist reverse engineered these needs into a survey that generates a pie chart showing the respondent’s current life balance, offering observations, advice and coaching that correspond to the self-scored survey.
Over the years with contributions from professionals in psychology, social work, social entrepreneurs, and information technology, Pietential has become an evidence-based wellbeing development platform that empowers individuals to benchmark, monitor, compare across demographics, and improve holistic wellbeing. The innovative platform leverages Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to provide personalized wellbeing assessments and solutions.
You can learn more about Pietential’s origin story by watching a short video here.
Does Pietential run on Artificial Intelligence?
No, Pietential occasionally uses AI to edit content for clarity, but the content for Pietential’s platform is developed and maintained by the Pietential team of coaches, sociologists, and psychologists.
How to delete your Pietential Account?
To delete your Pietential account, kindly send an email to dev@pietential.com with your request. Our team will ensure that all your personal data is securely and completely removed from our systems. If you are associated with Pietential through an organization, you can also request your admin to delete your data.
Who Has Access to My Responses?
We adhere to industry standards, ensuring that only the senior database maintenance engineer can access the backend user data.
Does Pietential have a pscychologist on staff and what are his or her credentials?
Yes, our chief clinical officer Dr. Athey is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist and national leader in crisis intervention, developing nontraditional mental health and wellness programs for organizations, and sport and performance psychology. Over 20 years, she has consulted with NCAA Champions, Olympians, professional athletes, C-Level executives, and US Special Forces as well as served as a leader in scaling wellness and performance services.
Assessment
What dimensions of wellbeing does the assessment cover?
The assessment covers Self-actualization, Self-esteem, Belonging, Safety, and Physiological aspects.
How long does it take to complete the wellbeing assessment?
The assessment typically takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.
Is there any particular way that my Pie chart should ideally look?
No, the shape of your pie is the shape of your life – for now at least. Ideally, your scores improve over time in areas of your life that are important to you, and in which you put in effort towards improvement.
Are the assessments scientifically validated?
Yes, the assessments are designed and validated by experts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Why hasn't Pietential included Aesthetics and Transcendence as part of its Survey and Platform?
While aesthetics and transcendence are important, they are higher-level needs that are believed to be not as fundamental to human well-being as the first five levels. Pietential’s platform focuses on the needs that are most essential for individuals to feel safe, secure, and fulfilled. Overall, Pietential’s decision to focus on the first five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a strategic one that is intended to maximize the impact of its platform on improving individual well-being. By addressing the most fundamental needs, the platform can provide individuals with the foundation they need to progress towards higher levels of self-actualization and transcendence.
How often should I take the assessment?
It is recommended to retake the assessment every few months to track your progress and update your insights and recommendations.
Insights and Recommendations
What kind of insights will I receive from my assessment?
Based on your wellbeing scores, you will receive detailed insights into your wellbeing across various dimensions, highlighting your strengths and areas that may need improvement.
How are the recommendations personalized?
Recommendations are tailored based on your assessment results, considering your unique needs and preferences to help you improve your wellbeing effectively.
Progress Tracking
How can I track my wellbeing progress over time?
The platform works as a wellbeing journal by capturing your wellbeing scores every time you take the assessment, creating trend lines, to track and benchmark wellbeing progress over time.
Can I see historical data of my assessments and progress?
Yes, you can access your historical data by clicking on “my progress” under “My dashboard” to see how your wellbeing has changed over time.
Why hasn't Pietential included Aesthetics and Transcendence as part of its Survey and Platform?
While aesthetics and transcendence are important, they are higher-level needs that are believed to be not as fundamental to human well-being as the first five levels. Pietential’s platform focuses on the needs that are most essential for individuals to feel safe, secure, and fulfilled. Overall, Pietential’s decision to focus on the first five levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a strategic one that is intended to maximize the impact of its platform on improving individual well-being. By addressing the most fundamental needs, the platform can provide individuals with the foundation they need to progress towards higher levels of self-actualization and transcendence.
How often should I take the assessment?
It is recommended to retake the assessment every few months to track your progress and update your insights and recommendations.
Privacy and Security
Is my data secure on Pietential.com?
Yes, we prioritize user privacy and data security. All data is encrypted and stored securely.
Will my personal information be shared with third parties?
No, your personal information will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
What data is collected about me: Pietential.com collects basic demographic information like age, race, education, etc. in order to do longitudanl studies on comparative wellbeing around the world, but we never ask for your name. Just your email so the system can recognize you when you log back in and allow you to track your progress over time.
Technical Support
I am having trouble accessing my account. What should I do?
If you are having trouble accessing your account, please use the “Forgot Password” feature or contact our support team for assistance at support@pietential.com.
What should I do if I encounter technical issues on the platform?
If you experience technical issues, please reach out to our support team through support@pietential.com, and we will assist you promptly.
Usage and Benefits
Can I use Pietential.com on my mobile device?
Yes, Pietential.com is accessible on mobile devices through a web browser.
How can Pietential.com help me improve my wellbeing?
Pietential.com provides comprehensive assessments, personalized insights, and tailored recommendations to help you identify areas for improvement and achieve your wellbeing goals.
How can I get my employer to roll this out to our company and support out wellbeing?
Just direct them to www.Pietential.com/pro
Pro User FAQ
Why should I use the organization code when I can just log in with my personal email and use it in privacy?
Using the organization code ensures that your participation helps contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing within your organization. However, as an individual, you maintain the option to choose whether or not to share your personal wellbeing scores. If privacy is your priority, you can still use the platform while retaining control over your data, unless your company has overridden this setting to require sharing.
By engaging through the organization’s platform, your anonymous contributions help your employer make informed decisions about workplace wellbeing, creating a healthier work environment for everyone.