Survey example: Ex-Cult Member survey about contact with former group

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This is an example of an AI survey for ex-cult members about their contact with former groups—see and try the example to understand how an engaging survey uncovers rich personal experiences.

Crafting effective ex-cult member contact with former group surveys is tough—traditional surveys rarely capture the nuanced feelings or hesitation people have about sharing deeply personal stories.

At Specific, we’ve made it our mission to help people create better surveys and understand real human experiences by using AI in smarter ways. Every tool on this page, including this example, is part of Specific’s conversational survey platform.

What is a conversational survey and why AI makes it better for ex-cult members

Designing traditional surveys for ex-cult members about contact with former groups presents challenges: standard forms feel impersonal and often don’t reflect the sensitivity needed. People may abandon them, misunderstand questions, or skip open fields, leaving you with shallow data.

Conversational surveys—especially those powered by AI—solve this. You get richer insights and a comfortable environment for participants, unlocking honesty and detail you rarely see elsewhere.

Here’s how AI survey generation—like the AI survey example on this page—rises above manual, form-based surveys:

Manual Survey Creation

AI-Generated Survey (with Specific)

Static, rigid question flow

Adaptive, dynamic conversation that evolves

No real-time follow-up

AI probes deeper based on responses

Generic and impersonal format

Personalized, chat-like experience

Hard to change or update

Edit instantly with simple chat

Why use AI for ex-cult member surveys?

  • AI effortlessly navigates sensitive topics by adapting its tone, making respondents feel safe and heard.

  • Follow-up questions are customized in real time, much like a skilled interviewer would ask—giving space for context and subtleties.

  • Studies show personalized and engaging surveys get better results: personalized surveys have 5-10% higher response rates, and conversational methods like in-person interviews can reach up to 60% response rates—far above static online forms. [1]

Specific offers best-in-class user experience with conversational surveys, making both creation and participation simple—no fluff, just authentic insights. If you want more tips on designing surveys for this topic, check best questions for ex-cult member surveys or read our how-to on creating ex-cult member surveys.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

Specific’s AI takes a unique approach: it listens and follows up in real time, asking just the right next question for ex-cult member participants. If a reply is vague or incomplete, the AI spots it and gently digs deeper—just like a thoughtful human would. This makes every AI survey example not just a form, but a real conversation where every nuance matters.

Why does this matter? Automated follow-ups prevent you from chasing clarification over endless emails and ensure that even shy or uncertain respondents tell their full story. Here’s how skipping follow-ups can miss vital insight:

  • Ex-cult member: “Sometimes I talk to people from the group.”

  • AI follow-up: “Can you share what those conversations are usually about? Do you find them helpful, or do they bring up difficult feelings?”

Without that follow-up, responses stay surface-level. With Specific’s conversational AI, the survey turns into a supportive dialogue—capturing emotion, backstory, and real-life context. Curious what that feels like? Try generating an AI survey and experience the difference, or if you want a custom survey about anything else, use our AI survey generator.

AI-powered follow-ups are the backbone of a true conversational survey, making every answer count and enabling powerful, empathy-driven research. Learn exactly how our AI follow-up questions work.

Easy editing, like magic

Changing your ex-cult member contact with former group survey is simple—you just type what you need in chat, and Specific’s AI handles the rest. Want to add a question about managing emotions, or remove one about past group activities? Tell the editor what to do in your own words and it updates instantly.

There’s no painful drag-and-drop, no complex logic menus. AI does the hard work so you can focus on getting answers—and edits that once took hours now happen in seconds. Explore more about AI survey editing.

Survey delivery methods: share, embed, engage

Delivering your ex-cult member contact with former group survey should be as flexible as the experiences you want to explore. With Specific, you have two targeted options:

  • Sharable landing page surveys:

    • Best for private or public sharing—send it in email, post on support forums, or distribute via advocacy networks for ex-cult members wrestling with past group involvement.

  • In-product surveys:

    • Perfect for organizations or support groups with websites or apps. Offer in-the-moment feedback to former members who are engaging with digital resources or counseling services.

Depending on your audience’s comfort and context, pick whichever delivery matches their habits and privacy needs—either direct landing-page sharing or seamless in-product conversations.

AI-powered analysis for ex-cult member survey responses

Once responses come in, AI-driven analysis with Specific gives you instant clarity. Instead of scrolling through endless replies, our system automatically summarizes key themes, highlights recurring issues, and turns raw narratives into actionable insights—no spreadsheets or manual tagging needed.

  • See automated topic detection surface major challenges and emotions.

  • Chat directly with AI to explore trends or dig into sensitive feedback instantly.

Discover more about how to analyze ex-cult member contact with former group survey responses with AI, or read about our AI survey response analysis feature.

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Start your own conversation, reach deeper insights, and empower ex-cult members to share meaningfully—experience the future of surveys with AI-driven clarity and warmth. Try the example and see the impact for yourself.

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Sources

  1. University of Connecticut, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Survey Research: Response Rates and Tips for Increasing Them.

  2. GITNUX. Average Survey Response Rate Statistics and Data.

  3. World Metrics. Survey Statistics: Global Insights on Survey Design and Response Rates.

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