Online Communication Survey - Demo (Whilden)


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. I understand that the data used in this survey will be used to draw experimental conclusions. I am aware that this survey is completely anonymous, and that no personal information will be requested outside of confirmation that I am within the appropriate age group for participation. I understand that the survey I am about to take could consume anywhere between 10 to 20 minutes of my time. I am informed that there are no risks to my privacy or safety.*
    Yes
    No


  1. I confirm that I am between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years old.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Online communication in this survey is defined as being either participation in social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace, use of online chat rooms, email, or private instant messaging services, or posting or reading blogs, videos, or commentary on public forums such as YouTube. Online communication can also include gaming websites, informational websites such as Wikipedia, or online quiz sites such as Quizazz (now known as QuoteV) and Quizfarm.
    Approximately how much time do you spend overall on these online communication methods in a typical day?

    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend using social networking sites?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend using blogs or public forums (this can include any website which has a section specifically for user commentary or discussion visible to the public)?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend using online chat rooms or private messaging systems?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend playing on online gaming communities?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend using informational sites such as Wikipedia?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. To what would you attribute your use of informational websites such as Wikipedia?
    I mostly use them to find information to complete homework.
    I mostly use them because I have an interest in learning factual information.
    I mostly use them for another reason.


  1. Approximately how much time per day do you spend using online quiz websites?
    0-2 hours per day
    2-3 hours per day
    4 or more hours per day


  1. The term “personal information” consists of details about yourself that others can only know if they see you in person or if you choose to tell them. These personal details can include your full name, your real age, where you live, your gender, and your sexual orientation.
    On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being not at all and 7 being absolutely, please rate your willingness to reveal your full name on the Internet. Assume that the people to whom you are revealing this information do not know you in person.

     
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    1  7


  1. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being not at all and 7 being absolutely, please rate your willingness to reveal your real age on the Internet. Assume that the people to whom you are revealing this information do not know you in person.
     
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    1  7


  1. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being not at all and 7 being absolutely, please rate your willingness to reveal where you live on the Internet. Assume that the people to whom you are revealing this information do not know you in person.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    1  7


  1. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being not at all and 7 being absolutely, please rate your willingness to reveal your gender on the Internet. Assume that the people to whom you are revealing this information do not know you in person.
     
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    1  7


  1. On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being not at all and 7 being absolutely, please rate your willingness to reveal your sexual orientation on the Internet. Assume that the people to whom you are revealing this information do not know you in person.
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6  
    1  7


  1. When you are communicating online, how honest are you when giving information about your physical appearance in real life?
    I am completely honest when I post information about my appearance online.
    I am mostly honest about my appearance when I am online, but sometimes I tell people some things about my appearance that are not completely true.
    Sometimes I tell the truth about my appearance when I am on the Internet, but sometimes I do not.
    I am mostly dishonest about my appearance when I am on the Internet.
    I am never honest about my appearance when I am on the Internet.


  1. When you are communicating online, how honest are you when giving personal information such as name, location, gender, or sexual orientation?
    I am completely honest when I post personal information online.
    I am mostly honest about my personal information when I am online, but sometimes I tell people some things about my personal details that are not completely true.
    Sometimes I tell the truth about my personal information when I am on the Internet, but sometimes I do not.
    I am mostly dishonest about my personal information when I am on the Internet.
    I am never honest about my personal information online.


  1. When you are communicating online, how honest are you when giving information about your hobbies and/or interests?
    I am completely honest when I post online about my hobbies and interests.
    I am mostly honest about my hobbies and interests when I am online, but sometimes I tell people some things about my personal details that are not completely true.
    Sometimes I tell the truth about my hobbies and interests when I am on the Internet, but sometimes I do not.
    I am mostly dishonest about my hobbies and interests when I am on the Internet.
    I am never honest about my hobbies or interests when I am online.


  1. When using online communication methods, have you ever spoken to someone or read something that made you think about trying a new activity?
    Yes
    No


  1. If so, please give an example.


  1. When using online communication methods, have you ever spoken to someone or read something that made you think about altering the way you look?
    Yes
    No


  1. If so, please give an example.


  1. When using online communication methods, have you ever spoken to someone or read something that made you think about dressing differently?
    Yes
    No


  1. If so, please give an example.


  1. When using online communication methods, have you ever spoken to someone or read something that made you think about changing an aspect of your behavior or personality?
    Yes
    No


  1. If so, please give an example.


  1. When communicating on the Internet, how important is it to you to show others who you are by projecting your identity?
    It is not important to me for others to view me as the unique individual that I am online.
    It is not very important to me that others view my unique identity online, but I do not mind if they do.
    It is somewhat important to me that I show others my unique identity online.
    I would prefer that others be able to see my individual identity online.
    It is very important to me that others see me as unique individual online.


  1. If it is not important to you to project your identity online, why not?
    I like to keep details about myself personal.
    I am more concerned about my safety online than I am about displaying my identity.
    I do not feel like spending time creating user identities online.
    Other


  1. If you answered ‘Other’ to the question above, please explain why it is not important to you to project your identity online.


  1. If it is important to you to show others your identity online, why is it important?
    I want people to see that I am not like anyone else.
    I want to attract potential boyfriends or girlfriends.
    I want to find people with interests similar to mine with whom I can socialize.
    Other


  1. If you answered ‘Other’ to the previous question, please explain why it is important to you to project your identity online.





Amanda Baskett