#75461 - 4 Pages - Research project of computer gaming

SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions: Please answer all questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Check or mark the appropriate box/space for each question or print an answer in blanks provided. All answers are confidential and complete anonymity is assured. Your participation is voluntary and will help us greatly. Thank you.

Part I: Individual Background and Demographic Information

1. Do you play video games? Yes___ No _____

0. What is your gender? __________

0. What is your age?  _____

0. Are you still studying?  Yes__ No __

a. If yes,  what is your current GPA/average? _____

i. If you do not have any idea of what your GPA is check here ___

0. Highest level of education completed.

(less than highschool, highschool or equivalent / associate / bachelor / graduate degree)

0. What is your current marital status?

Single___ Divorced___Widowed___Separated Married___

0. Do you have any children? _____

0. Do you have a job? (Full-time / Part time / seeking employment / unemployed)

0. How much are you getting paid per year?

(Less than 10,000 / 11,000-30,000 / 31,000-50,000 / 51,000 - 70,000 / 70,000+)

0. Living situation (Own / Rent / Parent’s house / other ______ )

Part II. Sociability

Circle the option that most accurately applies to you.

1. I often think about how other perceives me.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am able to openly able to talk about my feelings to other people.

           (Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I often get panic or anxiety attacks

          (Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am confident in my abilities and myself in general

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am unsure of what the future holds for me

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am often unsure of how to present myself in public

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am someone people can easily talk to about their problems

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am easy to talk to and be friends with

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I can walk up to others and socialize

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I work well in groups

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I like to be depended on my others

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

Part III. Video Games

1. What video games are you currently playing? ______________________________

0. Do you play video games by yourself or with friends? ________________________

0. Would you consider yourself closer to your friends in game or in real life? ________

0. Aside from video games, what else do you do on your free time? _______________

0. How much money in general do you spend in video games per month? __________

0. How long do you play video games per week on average?

(1 - 3 hours / 4 - 6 hours / 6 - 10 hours / 11 - 15 hours / 16+ hours)

0. Do you rage quit? (Often / more than average / sometimes / rarely / never)

0. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary actions from the game (Ban/suspension) due to ingame behavior? (Yes/No)

1. How seriously do you take winning in games?

(Very serious / Somewhat serious / neutral / not serious / indifferent)

0. Do you consider yourself a hardcore or a Casual player?

(Hardcore / Casual / inbetween)

Part IV: Additional information

Circle the option that most accurately applies to you.

1. I am confident in my ability to react to changing situations.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I can manage multiple tasks at once.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I welcome change.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. Working alone, I can produce the best result.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am organized. Everything around me has its place.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am like filling a unique spot on a group that only I can do.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I prefer to work with a team.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I work best and most efficiently when I am busy.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

0. I am constantly aware of my surroundings.

(Strongly agree / Agree / neutral / disagree / strongly disagree)

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Hypothesis

CONS

H1. Players using video games as an escape instead of a hobby is likely to be less sociable in the real world.

H2. Players who play video games in excess often forgo their responsibilities such as work, family, friends, or school.

H3. Players who play action oriented games at a competitive setting are more likely to develop violent tendencies.

PROS

H1. Players who play video games as a hobby or past time instead of an escape is likely to develop better social skills.

H2. Players who focus on skill/reaction/strategic games have increased attention to everything around and can react better to changing situations.

H3. Players who play video games display a better organization and multi-tasking abilities.