[Academic Research] Do People in Ireland use AI Companions and does Loneliness, Social Support, and Generation have an impact on how, why and who uses them?
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[Academic Research] Do People in Ireland use AI Companions and does Loneliness, Social Support, and Generation have an impact on how, why and who uses them?

If anyone has 2 minutes to spare, please feel free to share, comment or upvote this post to help my post reach a broader audience, any help would be much appreciated!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BtcGKpqiye

I am still looking for another 50 participants to make my research meaningful!

The link will stay open until Tuesday the 30th of June, I am grateful for any assistance I can get to make my quota!

My research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.
Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research would greatly benefit from your input!

🗣 Participation is completely anonymous.
If you would like to participate, you must;
✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland.
✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage.
✅Consent to participate.
✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful.

I would like to also express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who has participated in, and supported, my research thus far!

u/Accomplished_Tip_557 — 7 days ago

Do People in Ireland use AI Companions and does Loneliness, Social Support, and Generation have an impact on how, why and who uses them?

I need help if anyone has 10 minutes to spare!

I need another 170 participants to reach my quota to make my research meaningful.

I am currently recruiting participants for a research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology. My research is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.

Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research (and me personally) would greatly benefit from your input!

If you would like to participate, you must;
✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland.
✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage.
✅Consent to participate.
✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

Please click the link below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be interested, any help would be much appreciated!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BtcGKpqiye

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

The last day to participate will be 30 June 2026.

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful.

For example, with AI companions, you can:
Chat about your day, interests, or anything on your mind, talk through feelings or get a different perspective when you're dealing with something tough, create or customize a digital companion with specific traits, interests, or personalities, role-play conversations with fictional characters from your favorite shows, games, or books.

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u/Accomplished_Tip_557 — 26 days ago
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Do People in Ireland use AI Companions and does Loneliness, Social Support, and Generation have an impact on how, why and who uses them?

I still need help if anyone has 10 minutes to spare!

I need another 170 participants to reach my quota to make my research meaningful.

I am currently recruiting participants for a research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology. My research is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.

Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research (and me personally) would greatly benefit from your input!

If you would like to participate, you must;
✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland.
✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage.
✅Consent to participate.
✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

Please click the link below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be interested, any help would be much appreciated!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BtcGKpqiye

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

The last day to participate will be 30 June 2026.

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful.

For example, with AI companions, you can:
Chat about your day, interests, or anything on your mind, talk through feelings or get a different perspective when you're dealing with something tough, create or customize a digital companion with specific traits, interests, or personalities, role-play conversations with fictional characters from your favorite shows, games, or books.

u/Accomplished_Tip_557 — 18 days ago
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What is the impact of Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland?

I need help, if anyone has 10 minutes to spare and wants to contritube to research!

I am currently recruiting participants for a research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology. My research is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful. For example, with AI companions, you can: Chat about your day, interests, or anything on your mind Talk through feelings or get a different perspective when you're dealing with something tough Create or customize a digital companion with specific traits, interests, or personalities Role-play conversations with fictional characters from your favorite shows, games, or books.

Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research would greatly benefit from your input!

🗣 Participation is completely anonymous and the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you would like to participate, you must; ✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland. ✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage. ✅Consent to participate. ✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

Please click the link below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be interested, any help would be much appreciated, I only need 210 more participant responses for this research :)

Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland – Fill out form

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

AICompanions #ArtificialIntelligence #AICompanionsIreland #AIResearch

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u/Accomplished_Tip_557 — 1 month ago
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What is the impact of Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in (Ireland/18+/250 Participants needed)

I am currently recruiting participants for a research project for my MSc in Applied Psychology. My research is titled Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland.

Whether you are interested in AI companions or have experience interacting with AI companions, this research would greatly benefit from your input!

🗣 Participation is completely anonymous and the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you would like to participate, you must;
✅Be over 18 and under 65 years of age and ordinarily resident in Ireland.
✅Be confident and willing to participate with the right to withdraw at any stage.
✅Consent to participate.
✅Not currently facing mental health difficulties or using AI companions for therapeutic purposes.

Please click the link below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be interested, any help would be much appreciated, I am looking to gain 250 participant responses for this research :)

Loneliness, Social Support, and Generational Differences in AI Companion Use in Ireland – Fill out form

If you would like to know more, please contact me on 10600603@mydbs.ie.

#AICompanions #ArtificialIntelligence #AICompanionsIreland

“AI companions” are like digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want. Unlike regular AI assistants that mainly answer questions or do tasks, these companions are designed to have conversations that feel personal and meaningful.
For example, with AI companions, you can:
Chat about your day, interests, or anything on your mind
Talk through feelings or get a different perspective when you're dealing with something tough
Create or customize a digital companion with specific traits, interests, or personalities
Role-play conversations with fictional characters from your favorite shows, games, or books.

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u/Accomplished_Tip_557 — 1 month ago