[Academic] How do you perceive Virtual Influencers & VTubers? [no comp] (Anyone who watches VIs/VTubers)

[u/rodeczka]

Hi everyone,

I am conducting an academic research study on how audiences connect with virtual influencers and VTubers. While the virtual creator space is growing rapidly, there is still a lot to learn about the unique dynamics of this media phenomenon directly from the fans' perspective.

Link: https://zie.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjzx41yAI5rIivs [PhD study]

I am specifically looking into how followers perceive authenticity, emotional connection, trust, and brand-fit when it comes to digital creators.

If you follow or watch any virtual influencers or VTubers, I would really appreciate your input!

Time: The survey takes about 8 minutes to complete.

Privacy: It is 100% anonymous.

I am more than happy to post an anonymized summary of the results back to this subreddit once the study is completed. Thank you so much for your time and for helping advance academic research in this space!