nervous by nature

Hello! This is not my usual type of post but I need help with my university dissertation!

I’m a final year university student currently working on a research project about how and why self-identified fans use character.ai, looking at their motivations and gratifications. I am exploring the connections formed between the user and the characters, whether they can be considered parasocial, and how these bonds influence fan behaviours, practices, and communities.  

I’m looking for participants (18+) from any fandom who have experience using CAI chatbots, and would be willing to share their experiences through an interview process (via video chat, messages, any way that makes you comfortable) – it will hopefully feel more like a casual discussion rather than an overly formal meeting!  

Everything will be anonymous, and all participants will be able to withdraw or redact information any time up until submission.  

If you’re interested in helping me or have any questions, please either respond in the comments or message me directly. I will be exceptionally grateful to anyone who wants to take part, it would be a huge help in getting my degree.