Grade 9 Social Networking survey 2011

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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. On average, how much time do you spend on the Internet each week?*
    12+ hrs
    6-11 hrs
    2-5 hrs
    less than 2 hrs


  1. I use the computer most often for*
    gaming
    chatting
    music
    email
    homework
    searching for information
    participate in social network


  1. Considering what you do, where you go, and whom you associate with, do you feel that you have more freedom in cyberspace than in real/physical community?*
    a lot more
    more
    a little bit more
    same as real world


  1. If you answered Yes to Question 3, what gives you that feeling of freedom in cyberspace? (Select all that apply)*
    Anonymity (no one knows who I am)
    no registration entry (age, etc.)
    no enforcement of rules
    ease of communication
    other


  1. How can you protect yourself from revealing personal information?
    use a screen name that doesn't identify your gender
    don't list your age
    customize your profile setting
    all the above


  1. Prioritize the following ways of communication from 1 to 7, with "1" designating the way you communicate with friend most often, and "7" least often*

          1 2 3 4 5 6 7     N/A
      in person   
      telephone   
      email   
      chat   
      instant messaging   
      online games   
      moodle   


  1. How often do you go into Facebook?*
    every hour
    daily after school
    once a week
    never


  1. Have you customized your privacy setting in Facebook?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Of the following, which types of Internet communication have you received at least once? (Select all that apply)*
    Spam
    Hateful or threatening email
    hoaxes
    scams (phishing)
    email containing a computer virus


  1. What should you do if you are harassed online?*
    log off
    mark the user with a warning label
    contact the service provider
    tell your parents
    all the above





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