The Feminine Intelligence Agency (FIA) is an innovation lab that builds tools to prevent manipulation, coercive control, and relational abuse. We focus on scalable, tech-enabled solutions that help people improve their social discernment — the ability to spot subtle red flags in relationships before they escalate.

This project investigates how wearable health technology can be used to detect early signs of distress in high-pressure or coercive relationships. By identifying measurable biological responses (e.g., heart rate variability, skin conductance), we hope to understand which biomarkers are most useful for real-time detection of emotional harm.

Deliverables:

1. Literature Review

• Survey peer-reviewed research on:
• Acute stress biomarkers (e.g., cortisol, HRV, GSR)
• Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system activation
• Biological responses to hierarchical stress, dominance threat, or social exclusion
• Focus on early-stage, subclinical stress – before chronic effects like PTSD or immune dysregulation emerge
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2. Wearable Sensor Matrix

• Build a comparison table of commercial or medical-grade wearables that track relevant physiological signals
• For each device, note:
• Biomarkers measured
• Underlying technology (PPG, EDA sensor, cortisol patch, etc.)
• Accuracy, sampling rate, reliability
• Cost and availability for consumer or research use

3. Final Report

• Present a matrix cross-comparing biological markers vs. device capabilities
• Recommend 1–2 core biomarkers for early-stage social stress detection of emotional abuse
• Recommend a wearable device setup (or combination) suitable for real-time research
• Optional: Propose a simple experiment FIA could run (e.g., track HRV during stressful conversations)