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| Introduction to Questioning Thank you for your participation in this experiment; your help is greatly appreciated. The data collected through this survey will be used to help research trust in relationships formed over the Internet for my Advanced Social Psychology class. You may withdraw at any time, and all of your answers will remain completely confidential. Please respond honestly to the following questions, being careful to follow the directions provided at the beginning of each section as well as special directions included in the questions themselves. When you are finished, please place the survey outside of my door. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments you would like to add, you may include them in the space provided at the end of the survey. Otherwise you may call me at ***-****, or e-mail me at *********. Note: In order for you to participate in this experiment, it is necessary that you have formed at least one relationship with someone through computer-mediated communication. If you have not, please do not fill out this survey. Protocol ~Section I--Demographics: -Sex: __ Male 42.3% __ Female 57.6% -Age: _____ mean= 20 (19.6) -Year in College: __ First-Year 23.1% __ Sophomore 57.7% __ Junior 7.7% __ Senior 7.7% __ Not Applicable 3.8% ~Section II: Respond to each of the following statements, checking one of the answers provided unless otherwise instructed. If you choose the "other" option, make sure to fill in your answer in the provided blank. 1. I usually access the Internet: __ More than once a day 92.3% __ Once a day 7.7% __ A few times a week 0.0% __ Once a week 0.0% __ Once every couple weeks 0.0% __ Less than once every couple weeks 0.0% 2. I frequently communicate with others I've met online through the use of: (check all that apply) __ E-mail Y= 80.8% N= 19.2% __ Online Gaming Y= 88.5% N= 11.5% __ Chat Rooms Y= 34.6% N= 65.4% __ Bulletin Boards Y= 19.2% N= 80.8% __ Messaging Services Y= 100% N= 0.0% __ Multi-user Dungeons Y= 3.8% N= 96.2% __ Other ___________ Y= 0.0% N= 100% 3. I first began meeting and interacting with people through computer- mediated communication: __ This week 0.0% __ This month 0.0% __ Within the past 6 months 7.7% __ Within the past year 0.0% __ Over a year ago 92.3% |
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