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You are invited to participate in our survey Children and Computer Technology Survey. In this survey, approximately 14 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about children and their use of computer technology such as video games, computer games, CDs, DVDs, VCRs, cell phones and other everyday items that rely on computer chip technology. It will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Kim M. at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.


 
 
1. 
Which age group do you belong to?
 
0-5
 
6-12
 
13-17
 
18 and older
 
 
2. 
You are a
 
girl
 
boy
 
 
3. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
Which type of the following do you have in your home?
 
Television
 
Cell phone
 
Playstation or Playstation 2
 
Game Cube
 
Nintendo 64
 
X-Box
 
CD player/MP3 player
 
Game Boy
 
Home computer and computer games
 
DVD player or VCR

 
 
4. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
Which of the following do you have in your bedroom?
 
Television
 
Playstation or Playstation 2
 
Game Cube
 
Nintendo 64
 
X-Box
 
CD or MP3 player
 
Game Boy
 
Home Computer
 
DVD or VCR

 
 
5. 
How long do you spend playing video games?
 
0-2 hours per day
 
3-5 hours per day
 
6-8 hours per day
 
more than 8 hours per day
 
 
6. 
How long do you spend watching TV?
 
0-2 hours per day
 
3-5 hours per day
 
6-8 hours per day
 
more than 8 hours per day
 
 
7. 
How long do you spend surfing the Internet?
 
0-2 hours per day
 
3-5 hours per day
 
6-8 hours per day
 
more than 8 hours per day
 
I'm not hooked up to the Internet.
 
 
8. 
How long do you spend listening to CDs or MP3s?
 
0-2 hours per day
 
3-5 hours per day
 
6-8 hours per day
 
more than 8 hours per day

 
 
9. 
What is the highest rated television show you are allowed to watch?
 
TV-G
 
TV-Y7
 
TV-PG
 
TV-PG13
 
TV-14
 
TV-14 and above
 
 
10. 
What is the highest rated computer/video game you are allowed to play on your Game Boy, home computer, Playstation, Nintendo, X-Box, or Game Cube?
 
EC (early childhood)
 
E (everyone)
 
T (teen)
 
M (mature)
 
 
11. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
What other activities do you like to do while watching TV?
 
Eat a snack or meal
 
Talk on the phone
 
Do homework
 
Listen to music
 
Talk to or play with another person in room

 
 
12. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
What other activities do you like to do while playing computer/video games?
 
Eat a snack or meal
 
Talk on the phone
 
Do homework
 
Listen to music
 
Play the game with someone else

 
 
13. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
Which types of TV shows do you like the best?
 
Sitcoms (Romeo Show, Friends, etc)
 
Cartoons/Anime
 
Science Fiction/Fantasy
 
Nature/History or Documentary
 
Reality Shows
 
Action/Adventure Shows
 
Sports
 
Mystery/Crime Drama

 
 
14. You can choose more than one answer for this question.
What type of video/computer games do you like playing the best?
 
Role Playing (Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, etc)
 
Sports
 
Action
 
Puzzle/Educational Games

 
 
15. Only answer this question if your home gets cable or satellite stations. If your home does not get cable or satellite stations, please move on to the next question.
Please rank the following channels from your most favorite (#1) to your least favorite (#10).
Nickelodeon
Disney
Cartoon Network
Boomerang
Noggin
Discovery Kids
PBS
Toon Disney
Family Channel
other channels
 
 
 
What do you like most about television and why?
   
 
 
17. What do you like least about television and why?
   
 
 
 
What do you like most about video/computer games and why?
   
 
 
What do you like least about video/computer games and why?
   
 
 
20. 
Have your grades ever dropped because of too much TV viewing?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
21. 
Have your grades ever dropped because of too much video/computer game playing?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
When you become a parent, what will your rules be for your children when it comes to watching TV and playing video/computer games?
   
 
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