Social networking. Sociology topic!

How many hours do you spend on social networking websites a week?

• less than an hour
• 1-3
• 3-8
• 9-12
• 12+

For what reasons do you use social networking?

Please select all that apply.

• To stay in the loop
• To talk to faraway friends and family
• Bored
• To keep up with friends
• To schedule activities

Why are those reasons important to you?

Please select all that apply.

• Need something to do when bored
• Need to stay updated
• Like knowing what people are doing
• No cell phone
• Have to be able to keep up with activities

When did you begin using social networking sites?

• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Other

How many social networking accounts do you have accounts on?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5+

How many devices do you own that you use to connect to social networking websites?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5+

What is your favorite way to talk to people?

• Text
• In person
• On the phone
• On the internet (including Skype)

Do you personally feel that your face-to-face communication skills are hindered by social networking?

Please select all that apply.

• Yes, things are more awkward in person
• Yes, I use text talk out loud
• Yes, I don't like addressing important things in person anymore
• Yes, I always feel more comfortable talking on the internet, it's like a safety net
• No

Have you ever had a situation occur where a conversation or the situation would have felt more comfortable if it had happened over the internet?

• Yes, all the time
• Yes, sometimes
• Yes, every once in a while
• Not really
• Not ever

Do you ever have conversations about important things over the internet?

• No
• Yes