Exploring New Social Experiences

We are conducting a short survey to better understand how people make new friends, use social apps, and what they think about innovative social tools. Your feedback will help us design better products that support meaningful connections. This survey takes about 1-3 minutes to complete.
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1. How do you usually meet new people in your daily life? （Multiple choice ）【多选题】
Through social apps
Through school/work
Through friends’ introductions
Through hobbies/events (e.g., clubs, sports, exhibitions)
Random encounters (e.g., cafés, travel, public places)
Other
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2.Do you often use social apps (such as Tinder, Soul, etc.)?
Yes, very often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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3. Have you ever felt that conversations online go well, but it’s difficult to actually meet up in real life?
Yes, often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3.1 If yes, why? (Open-ended)
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4. Do you ever carry “social signal” items with you (such as plush toys, pins, or clothing that reflect your interests)?
Yes, often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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5. Imagine a small robot that can understand your interests and recommend like-minded people nearby. Would you consider using it?
Definitely yes
Maybe, depending on the design
Not sure
Probably not
Definitely not
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6. What features would this robot need to have for you to feel comfortable carrying it with you every day? （Multiple choice ）【多选题】
Small and lightweight design
Cute/attractive appearance
Emotional support (chatting, cheering you up)
Smart matching with nearby people
Privacy protection (e.g., data encryption, user control)
Other:
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7. How would you feel if the robot actively helped you initiate conversations with new people?
Very helpful, I’d love that
Helpful in some situations
Neutral, depends on the context
A bit awkward
Very awkward, I’d dislike it
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8. What concerns would you have about privacy and safety when using such a product? （Multiple choice ）【多选题】
Location tracking
Personal data misuse
Unwanted approaches from strangers
Device being hacked
Other:
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9. Would you be willing to pay for this type of robot/service?
Yes, definitely
Maybe, depending on the price
No
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9.1If yes, what price range feels reasonable?
<$10
$10-30
$30-50
$50-100
>$100
10. Which of the following product names do you find most appealing?
SociaPet （Social + Pet, a pet-like social companion
EchoBuddy （A buddy that responds and accompanies you
HoloMate （A hologram-like companion）
StepLink （Building connections step by step
WalkieTalkie （Walking & talking, playful double meaning）
Lumo （Light + Emotion, a warm companion
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