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?
2. What is your relationship with the person or people you keep in touch with across distance? (Multiple)
3. How often do you usually meet in person?

4. During the past month, how often have you experienced the following situations?

  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Almost every day
  • Not applicable (N/A)
Thinking of someone without having anything specific to say
Wondering what they are doing without wanting to disturb them
Wanting them to know you are thinking of them
Receiving a message but not having the energy to reply
Wanting to do separate activities together without necessarily talking
Wanting to feel their presence while alone or relaxing
5. Think of the most recent time you missed someone but did not contact them immediately. What happened?
6. Which of the following make you feel most connected to someone living far away? (Multiple, Select up to 3.)
7. What do you usually do when you miss someone but do not feel like having a conversation? (Multiple)
8. If you could express "I'm thinking of you" without starting a conversation, what would you want that expression to be like?
9. Which situations make long-distance communication feel demanding to you? (Multiple)
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?
11. What concerns might you have about such a connected object? (Multiple)
12. When would you prefer such a device to remain silent? (Multiple)
13. Do you find yourself doing any of the following unconsciously? (Multiple)
14. In which situations do you usually make these gestures?  (Multiple)
15. If a small everyday gesture could send a signal to someone far away, which would you prefer?
16. What forms of feedback would you prefer? (Multiple, Select up to 2.)

17. How do you feel about this concept?

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree
I would be willing to use such a device in everyday life
Squeezing feels like a natural interaction
A soft glow could help me feel connected to the other person
Such a device might make me feel pressured to respond

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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