🧠 Research Survey: Social Comfort, Barriers & Cues for Real-World Interaction

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Hi! I’m conducting a study on social comfort zones and barriers to in-person interaction, especially among people who identify as introverts, ambiverts, or socially anxious.

This short survey (approx. 2-3 minutes) is completely anonymous. Your responses will help shape a deeper understanding of how we might make public spaces more emotionally accessible — no names, photos, or personal data collected.

📝 If you answer all the questions, you'll be entered into a raffle as a thank-you — for a $20 gift card of your choice (Amazon, Steam, Uber Eats, etc.)!

📩 Just leave your Discord ID at the end so we can reach out if you win.

Age

17 or below

18 - 20

20 - 22

23 and above

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What would you rate your level of extraversion?

5 - Mostly Extroverted

4 - Slightly Extroverted

3 - Ambiverted/Neutral

2 - Slightly Introverted

1 - Mostly Introverted

Clear selection

What’s your relationship with meeting new people in real life?

I enjoy meeting people and usually feel confident starting conversations

I’m comfortable talking, but prefer if someone else makes the first move

I overthink how to start or what to say

I find it hard to approach people even if I want to

I’m okay being quiet — I connect when it feels natural

Other:

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When was the last time you wanted to talk to someone nearby but didn’t?

And what usually stops you from being open to someone else approaching you?

What usually stops you from approaching someone you don’t know?

If you could see people nearby that are open to talking (like imagine they had an arrow above their head), how would that make you feel when it comes to making friends?

Intrigued — I’d love to see who’s open

Unsure - It would make things clearer, but I might still hesitate

Neutral — I’d ignore it

Uncomfortable — I'd avoid it

Other:

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What kind of public or semi-public spaces would you feel safe and open to connecting with someone?

Campus lounge or dorm

Library/common study areas

Cafés or co-working spaces

Events or workshops

Nowhere, really

Other:

What would make it less awkward to start a conversation with someone nearby who’s open to talking?

How do you feel about a light, playful shared activity (like a question prompt or game) before talking? Would it help in "breaking the ice" ?

I’d actually enjoy it

Maybe — if it feels natural and optional

I’d rather just talk

I’d avoid it altogether

Other:

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If you had to design a fun way to “break the ice” between strangers, what would it be?

How much do you think gender/looks matter in friendship? How do you think it has affected you?

Do you think people would be more open to connection if clear boundaries and opt-in signals existed?

Yes

Not Sure

Other:

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Anything else you wish people understood about how you prefer to connect in real life?

🎁 What's your Discord ID? (If you'd like to participate in the giveaway)

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