Parenting & AI Survey

This short survey (about 4 minutes) explores how Artificial Intelligence is shaping children's psychological development — their thinking, feelings, and behavior. It is divided into 6 short sections: background, AI awareness, cognitive development, emotional development, behavioral development, and your overall views. All responses are anonymous and used for research only.

Fields marked * are required

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Section A — About You

A little background information.

1. What is your age group? *

Under 25 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 and above

2. Gender *

Male Female Prefer not to say

3. Where do you live? *

Urban (town/city) Rural (village) Peri-urban (outskirts)

4. How many children do you have? *

1 2 3 4 or more

5. Ages of your children (select all that apply)

0 - 5 years 6 - 12 years 13 - 17 years 18+ years

Select all that apply

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Section B — AI Awareness & Usage

How familiar are you and your family with AI?

6. How familiar are you with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? *

Very familiar Somewhat familiar I have heard of it but don't know much Not familiar at all

7. Which AI tools have you or your child used? (select all that apply)

ChatGPT Google Gemini / Bard Siri / Alexa / Google Assistant Educational AI apps (e.g. Duolingo, Khan Academy) Child-friendly AI chatbots Other AI tools None

Select all that apply

8. How often does AI feature in your child's daily life? *

Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely Never

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Section C — Cognitive Development

How AI may shape your child's thinking, learning, and attention.

9. In your view, how does AI affect your child's learning? *

Very positively Positively No clear effect Negatively Very negatively

10. Do you think AI affects your child's critical thinking and problem-solving skills? *

Strengthens them Weakens them Depends on how it is used No effect Not sure

11. Have you noticed changes in your child's attention span since they started using AI or technology? *

Improved No change Slightly reduced Greatly reduced Not sure

12. Do you feel AI makes your child more curious and creative, or more dependent? *

More curious and creative More dependent on AI A mix of both Neither Not sure

13. How do you handle AI use for schoolwork and homework? *

I encourage it I allow it with supervision I restrict it I forbid it Not applicable

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Section D — Emotional Development

How AI may shape your child's feelings, empathy, and emotional bonds.

14. Do you think AI can appropriately understand and respond to a child's emotions? *

Yes, very well Yes, to some extent Not really Not at all Not sure

15. Have you noticed emotional changes in your child linked to AI or tech use? *

Calmer and happier More irritable or anxious More withdrawn No noticeable change A mix of these

16. How do you think AI affects your child's empathy and emotional intelligence? *

Strengthens them Weakens them Depends on use No effect Not sure

17. Do you allow your child to talk to AI assistants or chatbots about their feelings? *

Yes, often Yes, sometimes Rarely Never

18. Have you noticed your child forming an emotional attachment to an AI assistant or character? *

Yes, strongly Somewhat No Not sure

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Section E — Behavioral Development

How AI may shape your child's habits, discipline, and social behavior.

19. What behavioral changes have you observed in your child related to AI or tech use? (select all that apply)

Better focus and routine Increased screen fixation Aggression when interrupted Less face-to-face interaction Sleep disturbances No change

Select all that apply

20. Do you use AI tools to manage your child's behavior or daily routines? *

Yes, often Yes, sometimes Rarely Never

21. How do you think AI affects your child's social skills and relationships? *

Improves them No effect Mild negative effect Serious negative effect Not sure

22. How does your child react when AI devices or screens are taken away? *

Calmly Mildly upset Very upset Aggressive Not applicable

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Section F — Overall Views & Support

Your overall assessment and support needs.

23. Overall, do you believe AI's impact on your child's psychological development (cognitive, emotional, behavioral) is: *

Very positive Positive Mixed Negative Very negative

24. How confident are you in guiding your child to use AI responsibly? *

1 — Not confident 2 3 — Neutral 4 5 — Very confident

25. What support would help you guide your child's healthy use of AI? (select all that apply)

Parent education on AI & child psychology Guidelines on safe AI use Recommended child-friendly AI tools Parent support groups School-based digital literacy Access to child psychologists None

Select all that apply

26. Any other comments or suggestions on AI and child development?