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Hopeful Hearts Dating, Friendship, and Relationships Survey
(Adults 18+)
Please fill out this survey only one time.
1.
Are you interested in building friendships, dating and/or romantic relationships?
Yes
No
2.
What types of connection are you interested in? Check all that apply.
Friendships Only
Romantic without Intimacy
Romantic with Intimacy
A long-term boyfriend or girlfriend
Casual Dating
Not Sure Yet
3.
Have you tried to date or had a romantic relationship?
Yes
No
4.
Have you faced obstacles that made friendships, dating or relationships hard? Check all that apply.
Family rules or restrictions
Safety concerns
Confidence or anxiety
Not knowing how to meet people
Transportation
Technology is difficult
Past bad experiences
Other (please specify)
5.
Who helps you make decisions about dating or relationships? Check all that apply.
Just me
Me and a family member
Me and staff support
Someone else mostly decides
Not sure
6.
Do you have access to a phone, tablet or computer? Check all that apply.
Cell Phone
IPAD/Tablet
Computer
All of the above
None of the above
7.
Are there any rules or restrictions on your device use?
Yes
No
Not sure
8.
Have you used any apps or websites to meet people or make friends?
Yes
No
Not sure
9.
If yes, which apps have you used?
10.
What was bad about the app you tried?
11.
What was good about the app you tried?
12.
What features in an app matter most to you? Check all that apply.
Easy to Use
Help connecting safely
Dating and matching tools
Friendships and social hangouts
Learning about relationships, safely
Privacy and control over who sees my profile
Option to get help from a supporter if I want
13.
On an app, how would you like to learn relationship or social skills? Check all that apply.
Videos
Games or activities
Short lessons with pictures
Talking with peers or mentors
14.
What would make you feel safe using an app? Check all that apply.
Staff or moderators checking for safety
Clear rules about respect and consent
Ability to block or report people
My caregiver/supporter can help if I want
15.
In an app what would make friendships, dating or relationships easier for you? Check all that apply.
A dating relationship coach (someone trained to help you navigate dating)
Help from family or staff
Clear safety rules
Group events of hangouts
Easy to use technology
16.
What would make the app easier for you to use? Check all that apply.
Simple words
Text to speech
ASL Interpreting
Pictures and visual guides
Dark or bright screen options
Big buttons and clear menus
17.
If you could design the perfect app for friendship or dating, what would it be like?
18.
Would you like to help in the future by testing the app or answering more questions?
Yes
No
If yes please add name, phone number and email.
19.
How old are you?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
20.
Do you identify as (Check all that apply):
Autistic person
Person with an Intellectual Disability
Prefer not to say
21.
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
22.
What is an easy way for you to meet new friends or someone you like?
23.
Would you like to be contacted in the future?
Yes
No
