Okay so here’s what I’m doing and why:
Hi, most of you online know me as Coyote, we’ll leave it at that for now. I’m a 26-year-old UK-based therian. Recently it occurred to me that there is very little actual research into the therian community, and as a result we don’t really have data to back up our experiences.
There are a lot of misconceptions about therianthropy; for example, that it’s mostly children or just a phase. Those of us in the community know that isn’t accurate, but right now it’s difficult to demonstrate that in a way that people outside the community will take seriously.
So I’ve started a research project to try and change that.
The aim of this study is to gather anonymous data about therian identity; things like age, how long people have identified this way, and the kinds of experiences people have. In order to identify patterns within the community.
This is not about proving or disproving anything, and it’s not about making anyone look ridiculous. It’s about documenting our experiences in a way that is respectful and actually useful.
If you’re a therian (or questioning / feel you relate), I’d really appreciate you taking part:
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask.
This survey is part of an independent research project aiming to provide a better understanding of therian identity from the perspective of