Does Social Media Influence Modern Socialization?

The purpose of this survey is to determine if there is a correlation with social media and Generation Z/Millennial's comfort on speaking face-to-face and how they would prefer to communicate in situations involving socializing. There are no risks involved with this survey and all information will remain anonymous. By completing this survey, you (and your guardian if you are under 18) give consent to take part in this study. If you wish to not participate in this survey or feel any discomfort, you may close this survey at any time.



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Do you give consent for your anonymous response to be used in this survey?*
    Yes
    No


  1. What age are you?


      *


  1. What gender are you?*
    Male
    Female


  1. What is your ethnicity?*
    Black/African American
    White/Caucasian
    Hispanic/Latino
    Asian
    Pacific/Alaskan Islander
    Other


  1. How often are you on social media? 1- Never, 2 - Rarely, 3 - Neutral, 4 - Often, 5 - All the time *
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Never  All the time


  1. How much time do you spend on social media platforms?*
    less than 30 minutes
    less than an hour
    1-2 hours in a day
    3-4 hours in a day
    5+ hours in a day


  1. Which social media do you tend to use most often?*
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Kik
    Snapchat
    Instagram
    Email
    Tumblr
    Email
    Youtube
    Google+
    Skype
    Unlisted Texting/Video Platforms
    Other


  1. Rate how comfortable you feel in the following scenarios from 1 to 5 with 1 - Very Uncomfortable, 2 - Uncomfortable, 3 - Neutral, 4 - Comfortable, 5 - Very Comfortable:


    Talking to people online*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. Talking to people face-to-face*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. How comfortable do you feel making to friends online?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. How comfortable do you feel making friends face to face?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. How comfortable do you feel in social settings?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. How comfortable do you feel talking to friends face to face?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. How comfortable do you feel talking to friends online?*
     
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Very Uncomfortable  Very Comfortable


  1. Answer which action you would do in the following scenarios:

    Where are you more expressive?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. How would you tell your friend your emotions?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. How would you talk to people in a group?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. How would you communicate with your teacher for help?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. How would you like to introduce yourself to other people?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. Where would you feel more comfortable talking to a bf/gf?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face


  1. Where do you think you socialize more?*
    By social media (Kik, Snap etc.)
    face-to-face