Seeking Participants for Digital Relationships Research Study

Hello fellow gamers, dating sim, AI Companion enthusiasts and curious lurkers!

 

Are you passionate about dating sims (i.e., otome, eroge games) or relationships with AI chatbots? Are you interested or just curious about them? Your experiences could contribute to groundbreaking research!

 

I'm a doctoral candidate at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, conducting a study on digital relationships and virtual intimacy.

I'm looking for participants who:

• Are 18 years or older

• Can understand and speak English

• Have experience or interest in dating sims (otome games, eroge, hentai) and/or relationships with AI chatbots?

• If you have no experience with dating sims or AI chatbots you may also participate.

 

Participation involves:

• Completing an anonymous online survey (up to 25 questions)

• Sharing your experiences and perspectives on digital relationships

 

This research explores how virtual environments serve as stages for both innocent fantasies and more complex interactions. We'll be examining concepts of play, deep play, and dark play within digital relationships, and how these platforms blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Your input will help us understand:

• How digital platforms shape our perceptions of love, intimacy, and identity

• The impact of deep and dark play on users' perceptions of relationships

• Ethical implications of engaging with taboo subjects in digital environments

 

This study has been approved by the University of Hawai'i Institutional Review Board. All responses will be kept strictly confidential and anonymous.

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Interested in participating? Take the survey!

Have questions? Use the contact form.

 

Your voice matters in understanding the future of digital relationships!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I look forward to hearing from you!