Survey example: Ex-Cult Member survey about physical safety concerns

This is an example of an AI survey about physical safety concerns designed for ex-cult members—see and try the example for yourself.

Building an effective ex-cult member physical safety concerns survey is tough: you need real context to get honest, meaningful feedback, yet most tools make that slow or awkward.

Specific has you covered with industry-leading tools for conversational surveys—a modern solution for engaging feedback and deeper insights, powered by AI.

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

We know that asking ex-cult members about their physical safety concerns is sensitive—and traditional survey forms often fall short. The process can feel cold or too surface-level, missing the nuance that comes with real conversation. That’s where AI survey examples, like this one, really shine.

With a conversational survey, it feels like a genuine chat instead of a stale form. Respondents are encouraged to explain their experiences, and the AI can guide the conversation naturally, creating a sense of empathy and safety. This is absolutely crucial when addressing topics as serious as physical safety concerns among people leaving high-control groups.

Compare this to the time-consuming and rigid approach of manual survey-building:

Why use AI for ex-cult member surveys?

• AI survey examples adapt in real time, so each conversation feels personal and attentive.

• Automatic probing uncovers details that basic forms often miss, building richer data.

• Mental health and safety topics require trust. AI-powered tools gently guide respondents so they don’t feel “processed.”

• Specific offers best-in-class user experience for conversational surveys. You get smooth, mobile-friendly feedback both for you and the people filling it out.

That personalized touch matters. For instance, a study found that 49% of ex-cult members feared physical harm from the group after leaving—making sensitive, high-trust conversations vital for real feedback. [1]

If you want to learn more about designing these conversations and what to ask, check out our guide to the best questions for ex-cult member physical safety surveys. To make your own from scratch, try our AI survey maker.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

Let’s be honest—real insights don’t come from just a list of scripted questions. What sets Specific apart is its AI-driven ability to ask automatic follow-up questions, in real time, based on each ex-cult member’s previous answer and the surrounding context.

Picture this: instead of you manually chasing down unclear feedback or missing the deeper story, the AI immediately clarifies and digs deeper—just like an expert interviewer would. This doesn’t just save time (no more awkward follow-up emails), it gives every respondent a smarter, more conversational experience.

• Ex-cult member: “I sometimes feel unsafe at night.”

• AI follow-up: “Can you share more about what makes you feel unsafe—are there certain situations or places that trigger those feelings?”

Without a follow-up, you’re left with an incomplete response. With AI-powered dynamic probing, you unlock context that really matters. Want to see how this works? Generate an AI survey for your own use case and see the difference, or explore more about automatic AI follow-up questions.

This is what makes the survey truly conversational—responses spark more natural questions, so the experience feels like a real dialogue, not a cold data collection form.

Easy editing, like magic

We know that survey building should feel as fast as brainstorming with a colleague. With Specific, if you want to tweak your ex-cult member physical safety concerns survey, you just chat with the AI and describe your edits. The platform makes expert, instant adjustments, whether you need extra questions or want to change the tone—no manual shuffling of questions or copying and pasting. Edits happen in seconds, and the AI handles the complexity for you. More details about this experience in our AI survey editor overview.

Survey delivery for ex-cult members: simple and flexible

Getting the survey to the right people is key, especially when dealing with physical safety concerns. With Specific, you have two main, flexible delivery options—tailored to what makes sense for ex-cult members:

• Sharable landing page surveys—perfect if you want to reach people by email, publish on a support website, or share privately within ex-member communities. Respondents can access and complete the survey from anywhere, anonymously and securely.

• In-product surveys—if you have a digital support app or member portal, embed the conversational survey directly inside. Target those seeking help as soon as they need it.

For deeply sensitive topics, landing page delivery is often the most comfortable and discreet choice. But if you’re running a digital platform for ex-cult support, in-product surveys catch people at the moment they’re ready to open up.

AI survey analysis: instant insights, zero spreadsheets

Once you’ve gathered feedback, Specific’s AI survey analysis instantly sorts and summarizes every reply. You’ll see the main themes and concerns, even across long-form or open-ended answers—no need to read line by line and fuss over spreadsheets. The AI can highlight trends like anxiety, depression, or specific safety fears, which, as studies show, impact up to 83% of ex-cult members post-departure [2]. Features include automatic topic detection and the ability to chat directly with AI about your data.

If you’re curious how this works, we recommend our deep dive on how to analyze ex-cult member physical safety concerns survey responses with AI.

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Don’t wait to collect the depth of insight your community deserves—see how conversational AI surveys with automatic follow-ups help you engage former cult members in a way that’s safe, respectful, and actionable right now.