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Anonymous Peer Connection Survey

This survey is for adults aged 18 and over. It takes about 5 minutes to complete. We’re interested in understanding whether there is a real need for anonymous, low-pressure human connection, what people currently do when they want someone to talk to, what gets in the way of seeking support, and what kind of connection would feel comfortable. There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer based on your own experience and preferences.
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1. What is your age group?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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2. In the past 3 months, how often have you felt a need to talk to someone?
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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3. When you need support or someone to talk to, where do you usually turn first?
Friends
Family
Partner
Online communities
Reddit or forums
Professional support
AI chatbot
No one / I usually keep it to myself
Other
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4. Which of the following have you looked for support around at some point?[Choose at most 3 items]
Loneliness
Burnout or stress
Grief or loss
A difficult life period
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
Relationship or friendship issues
Work or study pressure
I have not looked for support online or offline
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5. How much do each of these things make it harder to reach out for online support?
Not at allA littleSomewhatQuite a lotA great deal
Fear of being judged
Privacy concerns
Worry about unsolicited advice
Pressure to keep a conversation going
Lack of emotional energy
Safety concerns
Difficulty finding people I genuinely connect with
Public social media feels performative
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6. What type of peer connection would you usually prefer?
Slow, low-pressure messaging
Real-time conversation
A one-off conversation
An ongoing friendship
It depends on the day
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7. How much time would you realistically have for an online connection at most?
A few minutes at a time
10-15 minutes
20-30 minutes
About an hour
More than an hour
It varies a lot
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8. How quickly do you usually expect replies?
No pressure — reply whenever you can
Within a day or so
Fairly regular replies — back and forth over a few hours
Active conversations — when we're both online at the same time
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9. When matching with another person, which factors would matter to you?[Please select 1-3 items]
Similar age bracket
Shared life experience
Shared interests
Similar communication style
Availability
Expectations around replies
Similar values
Not matching by diagnosis or labels
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