Everyday Presence and Tangible Interaction in Long-Distance Relationships

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This survey explores everyday Communication Habits, Companionship Needs, And Tangible Interaction in LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS, including romantic partners, friends, and family members who cannot meet regularly. It takes approximately 5–8 minutes. Your responses will be used solely for a student design research project.

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1. Are you currently in a long-distance relationship with someone important to you?
Yes
Previously, but not currently
No
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2. What is your relationship with the person or people you keep in touch with across distance? (Multiple)【多选题】
Romantic partner
Close friend
Friend
Family member
Online friend
Other (feel free to specify)
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3. How often do you usually meet in person?
Weekly
Monthly
Every few months
Yearly
Rarely or never
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4. During the past month, how often have you experienced the following situations?

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlmost every dayNot applicable (N/A)
Thinking of someone without having anything specific to say
Thinking of someone without having anything specific to say
Wondering what they are doing without wanting to disturb them
Wondering what they are doing without wanting to disturb them
Wanting them to know you are thinking of them
Wanting them to know you are thinking of them
Receiving a message but not having the energy to reply
Receiving a message but not having the energy to reply
Wanting to do separate activities together without necessarily talking
Wanting to do separate activities together without necessarily talking
Wanting to feel their presence while alone or relaxing
Wanting to feel their presence while alone or relaxing
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5. Think of the most recent time you missed someone but did not contact them immediately. What happened?
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6. Which of the following make you feel most connected to someone living far away? (Multiple, Select up to 3.)【最多选择3项】
Real-time text messaging
Voice or video calls
Receiving photos from their daily life
Listening to music, gaming, or doing other activities together
Receiving letters or gifts
Seeing small traces of their daily life
Knowing they are nearby or online
Other (feel free to specify)
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7. What do you usually do when you miss someone but do not feel like having a conversation? (Multiple)【多选题】
Send an emoji or short message
Look through photos or past conversations
Check their social media
Interact with a gift or shared object
Do nothing
Other (feel free to specify)
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8. If you could express "I'm thinking of you" without starting a conversation, what would you want that expression to be like?
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9. Which situations make long-distance communication feel demanding to you? (Multiple)【多选题】
Feeling expected to reply immediately
Worrying about disturbing the other person
Different time zones or daily schedules
Not having anything to talk about
Feeling responsible for initiating contact
Being questioned about not being online or replying
None of the above
Other (feel free to specify)
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10. If an object could send a small signal to someone to show that you are thinking of them, how would you want them to respond?
I would prefer an immediate response
They could respond whenever convenient
No response would be necessary
It would depend on the situation
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11. What concerns might you have about such a connected object? (Multiple)【多选题】
Feeling expected to use it frequently
Feeling disappointed if the other person does not respond
Revealing too much about my daily activities
Too many notifications or interruptions
Taking up physical space
Cost or maintenance
Not wanting another device
No particular concerns
Other (feel free to specify)
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12. When would you prefer such a device to remain silent? (Multiple)【多选题】
While working or studying
While sleeping
While spending time with others
When feeling emotionally low
I would be comfortable receiving signals at any time
I would prefer to set my own quiet hours
Other (feel free to specify)
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13. Do you find yourself doing any of the following unconsciously? (Multiple)【多选题】
Squeezing soft objects
Gripping or rubbing objects in my hands
Repeatedly touching familiar textures
Fidgeting with pens or small objects
Hugging a pillow or soft toy
None of the above
Other (feel free to specify)
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14. In which situations do you usually make these gestures?  (Multiple)【多选题】
While thinking
While waiting
When feeling anxious
While relaxing
When bored
When missing someone
Not applicable
Other (feel free to specify)
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15. If a small everyday gesture could send a signal to someone far away, which would you prefer?
Lightly touching
Squeezing
Holding
Shaking
Rotating
Pressing a button
Not interested
Other (feel free to specify)
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16. What forms of feedback would you prefer? (Multiple, Select up to 2.)【最多选择2项】
Soft light
Gentle vibration
A brief sound
A change in the object's shape
An on-screen notification
No feedback
Other (feel free to specify)
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17. How do you feel about this concept?

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
I would be willing to use such a device in everyday life
I would be willing to use such a device in everyday life
Squeezing feels like a natural interaction
Squeezing feels like a natural interaction
A soft glow could help me feel connected to the other person
A soft glow could help me feel connected to the other person
Such a device might make me feel pressured to respond
Such a device might make me feel pressured to respond
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18. What would you most like to change about this concept, and why?
19. Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up interview lasting approximately 20minutes?
If yes, please leave your contact details. (Optional)
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