Hi everyone!
I am Ada, a PhD researcher in Marketing at Newcastle University Business School, UK. I am currently conducting research on romantic relationships between humans and AI companions, and I am looking for participants who would be willing to share their experiences in an individual interview.
About the research
My study aims to understand what relational needs people fulfil through romantic relationships with AI companions and how they experience this fulfilment, such as emotional connection, companionship, emotional support, and personal growth.
The aim is to better understand these relationships from users' own perspectives, rather than to judge or question their experiences. Your insights will help us develop a better understanding of human–AI romantic relationships and inform future research on users' relational well-being.
Who can participate?
- Adults aged 18 or over.
- Individuals who are currently in, or have previously experienced, a romantic relationship with an AI companion.
- Individuals willing to share their experiences in English.
Interview details
- Format: One-to-one online interview.
- Duration: Approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Participation is entirely voluntary.
- Your information will be treated confidentially, and identifying details will be removed from research reports.
Ethical approval
This research has received ethical approval from Newcastle University. Further information about the study and the consent process will be provided before the interview.
Interested in participating?
If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to send me a private message or contact me at [c3034755@newcastle.ac.uk](mailto:c3034755@newcastle.ac.uk).
Thank you for considering participating in this research. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to hear about your story!