RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THESIS DIRECTED FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH BFRB

Response time: 15 min

Subject:

Research phase for the final master's thesis in product design at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon, with the research topic "How can design respond to the needs of Repetitive Body-Focused Behaviors?"

Research/project topic:

Development of an interactive product/service that can be applied to people with Body-Focused/Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB).

1.Map needs, triggers, and barriers reported by users with excoriation disorder, Trichotillomania, Nail biting, etc..

2.Identify gaps and limitations in existing products (or lack thereof)

3.Ensuring product success

GROUP 1 - ABOUT YOURSELF

Age

Gender identification

Female

GROUP 2 - YOUR JOURNEY WITH BFRB

Do you have or have you ever had behaviors consistent with BFRB?

Have you ever experienced BFRB-related behaviors?

Yes, currently

If yes, What type of BFRB did you have or do you have?

Trichotillomania

Skin Picking Disorder ou Excoriation Disorder

Do you know at what age you started noticing these behaviors?

Do you know at what age you started ?

Childhood (<12)

Adolescence (12–17)

How often do you experience this type of behavior during your daily routine?

Daily

GROUP 3 - HOW IT HAPPENS

In what situations does it tend to happen? Multiple choice (max. 4)

In what situations does it tend to happen?

Stress

Focus tasks (screen/study)

With other people around

Awareness during behavior

Almost always automatic (I find myself doing it)

Mixed (sometimes automatic, sometimes intentional)

Almost always intentional (I feel the urge and decide to do it)

Typical emotions after engaging in the behavior Multiple choice (max. 3)

Typical emotions after engaging in the behavior

Relief

What is the impact on daily life? Multiple choice (max. 3)

What is the impact on daily life?

Pain/wounds

Avoiding social activities

Aesthetic embarrassment

Decline in performance (studies/work)

What strategies have already been?

Fidgets toys

Service in application

Breathing/relaxation techniques

Access to specialized professionals

I already have/had support

I want to but don't know where to start

Any details you would like to add that you consider relevant?

Untitled checkboxes field

I understand that the answers provided are confidential and will be used exclusively for scientific and academic research purposes.

I would like to be contacted to participate in product testing in 2026.

RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THESIS DIRECTED FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH BFRB

GROUP 1 - ABOUT YOURSELF

GROUP 2 - YOUR JOURNEY WITH BFRB

GROUP 3 - HOW IT HAPPENS

GROUP 4 - WHAT YOU´VE TRIED AND WHAT HELPS