Create a survey for ex-cult member

Generate a high-quality Ex-Cult Member survey in seconds with Specific. Browse our curated AI survey generators, templates, examples, and in-depth blogs—all designed for people with experience leaving cults. All tools on this page are part of Specific.

Why use AI for Ex-Cult Member surveys?

If you’ve ever tried building a survey by hand, you know it’s time-consuming—and easy to miss what really matters. With an AI survey generator, you get tailored, expert-level questions in less time, while your participants get a conversational, supportive experience.

Why use AI for ex-cult member surveys? Survivors share complex emotional and social journeys that traditional surveys often can't capture fully. Research shows factors such as the search for purpose, desire for belonging, and low self-esteem are common in those drawn to cults, emphasizing how nuanced your questions need to be. Real understanding only comes from engaging, thoughtful conversation—something AI makes possible at scale. [1]

Specific’s AI survey generator creates ex-cult member surveys from scratch. It excels in user experience—delivering conversational, safe, and respectful feedback for both you and your respondents. If you want to browse survey prompts for other communities (mental health, education, more), check our survey topics page.

Expert-designed questions that go deeper

Good survey questions get real answers. Bad ones, just surface-level nods. When working with sensitive audiences like ex-cult members, generic or biased questions can shut down conversation—or worse, retraumatize. Specific’s AI survey builder uses expert logic to design questions and follow-ups with nuance and care.

With Specific, you avoid questions that assign blame or push assumptions. The AI instead uses real evidence—like understanding that indoctrination, fear of losing loved ones, and fear of not surviving outside are top reasons for staying in cults—to craft intelligent prompts and conversation flows. [2]

Want actionable feedback? Ensure questions are open, neutral, and specific. A solid mini-guideline: “Ask about experiences and feelings, not just assumptions about motivation.” And remember, Specific does the heavy lifting, drafting expert questions and even defining when to trigger automated follow-ups (see more on how these work below).

If you want full control, use our AI survey editor to tweak every question—just type in natural language, and watch the survey improve instantly.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

In a real conversation, you don’t just nod and move on; you dig deeper where it matters. Specific surveys use AI to do the same: as soon as someone answers, the AI listens, contextualizes, and asks the next right question. It’s a game-changer, especially for ex-cult member surveys, where context is everything.

• Follow-ups happen instantly based on previous replies

• AI adapts tone and depth to keep the respondent safe and heard

• No need for manual back-and-forth via email, so insights arrive faster

Imagine if a respondent mentions “I stayed because I was worried about my family.” Without follow-ups, that answer sits flat—are they talking about losing loved ones, fear of divine punishment, or simply lacking support networks? [2] With Specific, AI will gently probe: “Can you tell me more about your concerns for your family while you were part of the group?”

Conversational follow-ups make surveys feel like real interviews, revealing rich stories that static forms just can’t uncover. Try generating a survey and see how automatic AI follow-up questions work in practice.

AI survey analysis—for real, actionable insight

No more copy-pasting data: let AI analyze your ex-cult member survey instantly.

• Summarizes open-ended responses and surfaces patterns (“fear of divine punishment”)

• Finds themes across large groups—without hours sorting spreadsheets

• Lets you chat directly with AI about responses to clarify findings or drill down

This is true AI survey analysis: automated survey insights in seconds, giving you clarity and confidence without tedious manual work. Curious about a single respondent or a trend across dozens? The AI-powered survey analysis feature has you covered.

Create your ex-cult member survey now

Create a conversational, expert-driven survey that truly supports ex-cult member experiences—and uncover insight that helps you make a difference today.