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This is a poll that I need to submit for an English paper, and I know how much you guys like filling out surveys! This particular one is in regards to a correspondance between horror movies and videogames, and it would be much appreciated if all of these questions were answered seriously. Even though this information will be cited in a survey, it will remain completely anonymous (you can even leave your comment anonymously if you so wish.) I'm not sure if Livejournal allows for copying and pasting this whole survey. If not, just repost the question with your marked answer. With that said, here's the survey. Check your answers with an X or whatever letter suits you.
For this section, choose the one answer that best reflects your thoughts.
1) How often do you watch horror movies?
( ) Once or more a week
( ) Once a month
( ) Only a few times a year
( ) Hardly ever, can't remember
2) How often do you play videogames?
( ) Every day
( ) Once a week
( ) Once a month
( ) Hardly ever, can't remember
3) How many horror movies do you own?
( ) None
( ) 1-4
( ) 5-9
( ) 10 or more
4) How many video games do you own?
( ) None
( ) 1-4
( ) 5-9
( ) 10 or more
5) Horror movies have undoubtedly become more violent. How much more violent do you believe they have become?
( ) Just a little bit more
( ) Quite a bit
( ) Far too violent
( ) I don't believe they've gotten more violent
6) As well, video games have followed an upward trend in terms of violence. Again, how much more violent do you believe they have become?
( ) Just a little bit more
( ) Quite a bit
( ) Far too violent
( ) I don't believe they've gotten more violent
7) What type of violence do you believe has risen the most in Horror movies?
( ) Acts of violence directed towards women (rape, specific targeting of women, etc.)
( ) Acts of violence targeted towards gender (hate crimes)
( ) The increasingly more realistic depiction of the violence (quantity and lifelike quality of the gore)
( ) The varying methods in which characters are killed (Think of executions in Saw versus those in Psycho)
8)Same question in regards to video games, what kind of violence has risen the most in video games?
( ) Acts of violence directed towards women (rape, specific targeting of women, etc.)
( ) Acts of violence targeted towards gender (hate crimes)
( ) The increasingly more realistic depiction of the violence (quantity and lifelike quality of the gore)
( ) The varying methods in which characters are killed (Think of executions in the original Mortal Kombat
versus those in Doom 3)
9) "Horror movies are art, a freedom of expression on the part of the director/writer and should be protected under the first amendment" Your response to this statement?
( ) I agree
( ) I disagree
( ) Depends on the amount of violence in the film
( ) Depends on how the violence is portrayed
( ) I agree, but filmmakers should voluntarily exercise discretion
10) "Video games are art, a freedom of expression exhibited by the developer that should be protected under the first amendment." Your response to this statement?
( ) I agree
( ) I disagree
( ) Depends on the amount of violence in the game
( ) Depends on how the violence is portrayed
( ) I agree, but the developers should voluntarily exercise discretion
For the next few questions, mark as many as you feel apply to you personally. Feel free to explain yourself if you check other.
11) Why do you watch horror movies?
( ) It gives me a thrill
( ) It's a needed escape from reality
( ) I want to see actual people suffer from what happens on the screen
( ) I just enjoy watching horror movies like any other genre
( ) I feel relieved of negative emotions (anger, sadness, spite, etc.) after viewing them
( ) I feel a connection between myself and the main characters in the film
( ) I don't watch horror movies
( ) Other:
12) Why do you play video games containing violence?
( ) It gives me a thrill
( ) It's a needed escape from reality
( ) I want to commit the acts portrayed on the screen
( ) I just like to play video games, violent or not
( ) I feel relieved of negative emotions (anger, sadness, spite, etc.) after playing violent games
( ) I feel a connection between myself and the main characters in the film
( ) I don't play video games
( ) Other
Just pick one for these
13) Have you ever been involved in a violent act (such as a fight or extended period of verbal abuse) that was instigated by a horror film or coincidentally bore a resemblance to one you had viewed? If "Yes" please explain.
( ) No
( ) Yes:
14) Have you ever been involved in a violent act (such as a fight or extended period of verbal abuse) that was instigated by a violent video game or coincidentally bore a resemblance to one you had played? If "Yes" please explain.
( ) No
( ) Yes:
15) Given the proliferation of horror films, do you believe they have a negative effect on society and children?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
16) Do you believe the appropriate steps are being taken to make sure that horror films are only being viewed by their intended audience?
( ) No
( ) Yes
17) Video games are definitely a popular pasttime in this current age, but do you believe it is having a negative effect on society and children?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
18) Do you believe the appropriate steps are being taken to make sure that horror video games containing violence are only being viewed by their intended audience?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
19) Which industry do you believe is more popular?
( ) The movie industry
( ) Video games
20) What do you think is the average age of a person that plays video games?
( ) 5-9
( ) 10-15
( ) 16-20
( ) 20-30
( ) 40+
21) Do you think the introduction of electronic entertainment media has caused a decline in the social structure of society?
( ) Yes
( ) No
( ) Not sure
22) Include some of your personal opinions about horror movies and/or video games here:
For this section, choose the one answer that best reflects your thoughts.
1) How often do you watch horror movies?
( ) Once or more a week
( ) Once a month
( ) Only a few times a year
( ) Hardly ever, can't remember
2) How often do you play videogames?
( ) Every day
( ) Once a week
( ) Once a month
( ) Hardly ever, can't remember
3) How many horror movies do you own?
( ) None
( ) 1-4
( ) 5-9
( ) 10 or more
4) How many video games do you own?
( ) None
( ) 1-4
( ) 5-9
( ) 10 or more
5) Horror movies have undoubtedly become more violent. How much more violent do you believe they have become?
( ) Just a little bit more
( ) Quite a bit
( ) Far too violent
( ) I don't believe they've gotten more violent
6) As well, video games have followed an upward trend in terms of violence. Again, how much more violent do you believe they have become?
( ) Just a little bit more
( ) Quite a bit
( ) Far too violent
( ) I don't believe they've gotten more violent
7) What type of violence do you believe has risen the most in Horror movies?
( ) Acts of violence directed towards women (rape, specific targeting of women, etc.)
( ) Acts of violence targeted towards gender (hate crimes)
( ) The increasingly more realistic depiction of the violence (quantity and lifelike quality of the gore)
( ) The varying methods in which characters are killed (Think of executions in Saw versus those in Psycho)
8)Same question in regards to video games, what kind of violence has risen the most in video games?
( ) Acts of violence directed towards women (rape, specific targeting of women, etc.)
( ) Acts of violence targeted towards gender (hate crimes)
( ) The increasingly more realistic depiction of the violence (quantity and lifelike quality of the gore)
( ) The varying methods in which characters are killed (Think of executions in the original Mortal Kombat
versus those in Doom 3)
9) "Horror movies are art, a freedom of expression on the part of the director/writer and should be protected under the first amendment" Your response to this statement?
( ) I agree
( ) I disagree
( ) Depends on the amount of violence in the film
( ) Depends on how the violence is portrayed
( ) I agree, but filmmakers should voluntarily exercise discretion
10) "Video games are art, a freedom of expression exhibited by the developer that should be protected under the first amendment." Your response to this statement?
( ) I agree
( ) I disagree
( ) Depends on the amount of violence in the game
( ) Depends on how the violence is portrayed
( ) I agree, but the developers should voluntarily exercise discretion
For the next few questions, mark as many as you feel apply to you personally. Feel free to explain yourself if you check other.
11) Why do you watch horror movies?
( ) It gives me a thrill
( ) It's a needed escape from reality
( ) I want to see actual people suffer from what happens on the screen
( ) I just enjoy watching horror movies like any other genre
( ) I feel relieved of negative emotions (anger, sadness, spite, etc.) after viewing them
( ) I feel a connection between myself and the main characters in the film
( ) I don't watch horror movies
( ) Other:
12) Why do you play video games containing violence?
( ) It gives me a thrill
( ) It's a needed escape from reality
( ) I want to commit the acts portrayed on the screen
( ) I just like to play video games, violent or not
( ) I feel relieved of negative emotions (anger, sadness, spite, etc.) after playing violent games
( ) I feel a connection between myself and the main characters in the film
( ) I don't play video games
( ) Other
Just pick one for these
13) Have you ever been involved in a violent act (such as a fight or extended period of verbal abuse) that was instigated by a horror film or coincidentally bore a resemblance to one you had viewed? If "Yes" please explain.
( ) No
( ) Yes:
14) Have you ever been involved in a violent act (such as a fight or extended period of verbal abuse) that was instigated by a violent video game or coincidentally bore a resemblance to one you had played? If "Yes" please explain.
( ) No
( ) Yes:
15) Given the proliferation of horror films, do you believe they have a negative effect on society and children?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
16) Do you believe the appropriate steps are being taken to make sure that horror films are only being viewed by their intended audience?
( ) No
( ) Yes
17) Video games are definitely a popular pasttime in this current age, but do you believe it is having a negative effect on society and children?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
18) Do you believe the appropriate steps are being taken to make sure that horror video games containing violence are only being viewed by their intended audience?
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) Not sure
19) Which industry do you believe is more popular?
( ) The movie industry
( ) Video games
20) What do you think is the average age of a person that plays video games?
( ) 5-9
( ) 10-15
( ) 16-20
( ) 20-30
( ) 40+
21) Do you think the introduction of electronic entertainment media has caused a decline in the social structure of society?
( ) Yes
( ) No
( ) Not sure
22) Include some of your personal opinions about horror movies and/or video games here: