Survey example: Ex-Cult Member survey about stigma experiences

This is an example of an AI survey for Ex-Cult Members about their Stigma Experiences—see and try the example.

Creating effective Ex-Cult Member Stigma Experiences surveys is tough: standard forms rarely capture the depth behind people's stories or offer the space for meaningful insights.

At Specific, we’ve built tools that make these surveys both conversational and insightful, combining years of research expertise with state-of-the-art AI technology.

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

We've seen time and again how traditional surveys fall short—especially with sensitive topics like stigma faced by ex-cult members. Standard surveys often miss the emotional nuance, and respondents may not feel comfortable enough to share authentic stories. This is exactly why we created AI-powered conversational surveys at Specific.

Conversational surveys are designed to feel like chatting with an empathetic, knowledgeable human—not just ticking boxes on a form. By engaging ex-cult members in a two-way conversation, we make it easier to open up about tough subjects like loneliness, disorientation, or stigma. Research underscores the need: 75% of former cult members report depression, and 68% experience significant loneliness after leaving [1]. To truly understand those numbers, you need deep, context-rich feedback—not just surface-level stats.

Here’s how AI survey generation stands apart:

Why use AI for Ex-Cult Member surveys?

• Higher completion rates: AI surveys see 70–90% completion, compared to 10–30% for traditional forms [3].

• More reliable data: Adaptive questioning uncovers details hidden in generic surveys.

• Lower abandonment: AI surveys can cut drop-off by half, keeping conversations focused and personal [4].

Specific delivers the best experience for your audience: conversational surveys that are mobile-friendly and feel intuitive, making feedback less of a task and more of a genuine exchange. For advice on crafting better questions for ex-cult member stigma surveys, see our guide on the best questions for stigma experiences surveys.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

One of the standout features of Specific’s AI-driven surveys is real-time automatic followup questions. Our survey doesn’t just stop with your first answer—it pays attention and asks the right follow-up, just as a skilled interviewer would. This means richer context, more complete insights, and less need for awkward post-survey emails or clarifications.

• Ex-Cult Member: "I struggled after leaving my group because people treated me differently."

• AI follow-up: "Can you share more about the situations where you felt treated differently? What kind of reactions did you notice the most?"

Without smart followups, responses like these can be left vague or ambiguous. But Specific’s conversational AI probes when it senses there’s more to the story, capturing details that classic survey tools miss. You don’t have to chase after incomplete answers—we handle the conversation, so you get the insight you need. If you’d like to learn about this in more detail, we’ve broken it down on our page about AI follow-up questions.

Followups transform surveys into conversations—this is what makes it a true conversational survey.

Easy editing, like magic

With Specific, editing your survey is as easy as chatting. There’s no bulky form builder or confusing logic tree—just tell the AI what you want: “Add a question about positive outcomes,” or “Change the tone to empathetic and supportive.” The AI instantly updates your survey, using its extensive expertise in both research and the ex-cult community. Most edits take just seconds (see how this works in our AI survey editor guide).

Send via link or embed—flexible survey delivery

Delivering your Ex-Cult Member Stigma Experiences survey should be as easy as building it. With Specific, you have two proven delivery options:

• Sharable landing page surveys: Perfect for reaching ex-cult members through email lists, support forums, or advocacy group newsletters. One link, no software installs—just instant access to the survey.

• In-product surveys: Use if you’re building a support app or website specifically for ex-cult communities—collect stigma feedback right where members already engage.

For stigma research, sharable links let you reach participants safely and flexibly, without requiring them to access a specific app or platform.

Instant AI survey analysis—no spreadsheets needed

Finished collecting responses? Our AI survey analysis instantly summarizes answers, finds common stigma themes, and turns even long narratives into key insights. It goes beyond simple charts—you can literally chat to dig deeper into the data, uncover trends, and explore the “why” behind each answer without manual work. Try it in action and see how to analyze Ex-Cult Member Stigma Experiences survey responses with AI.

Features like AI-powered topic detection and interactive chat with the data help you find actionable insights in minutes. No more digging through spreadsheets—analyzing survey responses with AI is faster and produces more usable results.

See this stigma experiences survey example now

Try our AI-powered conversational survey to experience first-hand how smart followups, instant analysis, and effortless editing can transform your ex-cult member stigma research—insightful, empathetic, and easy from start to finish.