Democratic values such as freedom, equality, and justice are fundamental to civic life and have traditionally been studied within political science. However, their role as psychological constructs remains underexplored. This study positions the perception of democratic values as an emerging field in applied psychology, framing it not only as a political orientation but also as a potential protective factor for psychological well-being. Exploring this perspective will provide insights into how sociocultural orientations contribute to mental health and resilience in young adults. By conceptualizing democracy as a psychological resource, the study will investigate how democratic value perception relates to well-being, future hope, and trust among young adults in Türkiye. The study aims to introduce democratic value perception as a novel construct in psychology, bridging social and political psychology with well-being research. A quantitative, cross-sectional design will be employed with a sample of young adults (a minimum of 300 participants aged 18-25). Data will be collected using validated scales measuring democratic values, well-being, hope, and trust. The research protocol is presently under ethics committee review. Correlational and regression analyses will be conducted to examine the relationship between democratic value perception and psychological well-being and its predictive role on well-being. Findings will be presented and critically discussed to highlight their implications for applied psychology. It is anticipated that democratic values may function as protective psychosocial resources, fostering resilience and psychological well-being. The study is expected to contribute to preventive mental health approaches and has practical implications for higher education policies, suggesting that value-based psychoeducational programs may enhance both democratic participation and well-being. By situating democratic value perception as a psychological construct, this research is presumed to provide a transdisciplinary contribution that underscores democracy not only as a political system but also as a source of psychological health and social sustainability.