Internet Use
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The Internet and You
1.
What application do you use the most for purposes other than work? (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, WoW, etc.)
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2.
How do you access the application?
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Phone
Laptop
Desktop
Other (Please Specify)
3.
How many times per day do you visit the application?
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1 - 2
3 - 4
5 - 6
6 - 7
Other (Please Specify)
4.
How many hours per week would you say you spend on the application?
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1 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 10
Other (Please Specify)
5.
Why do you use the application chosen in question 1 above?
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Undecided
Agree
Strongly Agree
The social value
The entertainment value
The information value
Intellectual stimulation or challenge
It gives me a sense of belonging to a community/group
The relationship(dating) potential
Relieving boredom
Overall I get a lot of personal value using this site
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6.
Personal:
Please rate the following statements:
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Undecided
Agree
Strongly Agree
I find it difficult speaking up in a meeting
I find it difficult being the centre of attention
I find it difficult speaking to someone of authority
I find it difficult trying to make someone’s acquaintance for the purpose of a romantic relationship
I find it difficult expressing disapproval to someone I don’t know very well
I find it difficult talking to someone I don’t know very well
I find it difficult to think clearly when addressing someone I don’t know very well
I find it uncomfortable being observed while working
I perspire when I speak to someone I don’t know very well
I avoid confrontations
I feel emotionally stressed at home
I find it difficult to make new friends
I cannot think clearly when talking to individuals of the opposite sex
I feel ill-at-ease when attending parties or social events
I fear delivering a speech to a group of people, even if I know them
I find it difficult to take criticism
Overall I feel I am a confident person
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7.
Design:
Please rate the site you chose in question 1 above, according to each statement:
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Undecided
Agree
Strongly Agree
The site is easy to navigate
The site is interactive
The information on the site is kept current and relevant
The colours on the site are relaxing
The colours on the site are stimulating
There are no annoying banners flashing on the screen
The background colour is white
There aren’t too many colours used on the site
Each page on the site follows the same layout/colour/font, etc)
Each page loading speed is fast
The pages are not cluttered with irrelevant information
Overall I think the site is well designed
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8.
Addiction diagnostic:
With your choice of application from question 1 in mind, do you:
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Undecided
Agree
Strongly Agree
Think about being on-line when you are not
Wish you had stayed on-line when you log off
Lose sleep due to late night log-ins
Neglect personal chores to be on-line
Find yourself saying: ‘Just a few more minutes’ when on-line
Go on-line during office/varsity hours
Anticipate when you will go on-line again
Eat meals while logged on
Skip meals to stay on-line
Stay on-line longer than intended
On reflection I would say I am addicted to the site
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9.
Gender:
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Male
Female
10.
How old are you?
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15 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 -50
50+
11.
How long have you been using the Internet?
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1 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
6 - 8 years
9 - 12 years
13 + years
12.
What is your occupation?
13.
What is your income level per month?
R0 - R10 000.00
R11 000.00 - R20 000.00
R21 000.00 - R30 000.00
R31 000.00 - R40 000.00
R41 000.00 +
Other (Please Specify)
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