Section 1.
This section asks questions about your communication behaviors in several online or Internet contexts.

Online Chatrooms
1) How often do you communicate with others in an Internet Chatroom or Internet relay chat (IRC)?

Never

Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never" to the question above, skip to question 5. All others proceed to question 2.

2. Consider your overall participation in chatroom discussions as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your participation in online chatroom discussions.

When communicating in a chatroom:
2a) I have told others that a different gender than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

2i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 2a through 2i , proceed to question 3. If you selected never to all of the questions above, move on to question 4.

3) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while in a chatroom. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

4) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while in a chatroom. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself while in a chatroom. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons.
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Online gaming and Multi-User Domains
5) How often have you participated in multi-user online games, such as those found on Yahoo Games, or a multi-user domain (MUD/MOO), such as Everquest or Lambda Moo?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never" to the question above, then skip to question 9. All others proceed to question 6.

6) Consider your overall participation (such as email, instant messages, or text forums) while playing online games, or participating in MUDs/MOOs as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your participation in these forums. 

When participating in an online game, MUD or MOO:
6a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

6i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 6a through 6i, then proceed to question 7. All other respondents skip to question 8.

7) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while participating in an online game, MUD or MOO. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

8) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while participating in an online game, MUD or MOO. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Email and IM communication
9) How often do you communicate using email or instant messaging? (Please, do not include any emails or IMs sent while engaged in an online game or MUD/MOO.) 
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never" to the question above, skip to question 13. All others proceed to question 10.

10) Consider your overall communication via email and/or instant messages as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your email communications.

When communicating via email and/or instant messages:

10a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

10i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 10a through 10i, proceed to question 11. All other respondents skip to question 12.

11) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating via email or instant messaging (not including email or IMs sent during gaming, or in MUDs or MOOs). Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

12) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating via email or instant messaging (not including email or IMs sent during gaming, or in MUDs or MOOs). Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Usenet, newsgroup, listservs, discussion boards
13) How often do you communicate with others on an online discussion forum, such as USENET, newsgroup, listserv or bulletin boards?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never" to the question above, then skip to question 17. All others should proceed to question 14.

14) Consider your overall communication via these discussion forums as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communications in those forums.

When communicating in a discussion forum:

14a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

14i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one statement from 14a through 14i, proceed to question 15. All other respondents skip to question 16.

15) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating in Usenet, newsgroup, listservs, and/or discussion boards. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

16) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating in Usenet, newsgroup, listservs, discussion boards. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Personal web pages
17) Do you have a personal web page(s)?
yes
no

If you answered yes, proceed to question 18. If you answered no, skip to question 22.

18) How long have you had your own personal web page?
Over a year
Between 6 months and one year
Less than 6 months

19) Consider the personal information you've provided on your web page as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communication on the page.

On my web page:
19a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

19i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from19a through 19i, proceed to question 20. All other respondents skip to question 21.

20) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people provide inaccurate information about themselves on their personal webpages . Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

21) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid posting inaccurate information about themselves on their personal webpages. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Online dating
22) How often have you communicated with other people or posted a profile on an online dating website?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never", skip to question 26. All others should proceed to question 23.

23) Consider the personal information you've provided while dating online as you read each statement below. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communication.

In my profile, or while speaking with others on the site:

23a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23b) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

23i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 23a through 23i, proceed to question 24. All other respondents skip to question 25.

24) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while engaging in online dating. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

25) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information while engaging in online dating. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Section 2.
The following questions ask about your offline, or non-Internet based, communication behaviors.

Bars, Nightclubs and Parties
26) How often do you go to bars, nightclubs and/or parties?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never", skip to question 30. All others proceed to question 27.

27) Consider the personal information you've told others in such a setting. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communication with others while in a bar/nightclub, and/or while at a party.

While speaking with others at a bar or nightclub:

27a) I have told others that I am a different age than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27b) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27c) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27d) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27e) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27f) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

27g) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 27a through 27g, proceed to question 28. All other respondents skip to question 29.

28) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating with others at a bar, nightclub or party. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you while in such situations. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

29) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating with others at a bar, nightclub or party. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself while in such situations. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Classroom & Work
30) How often do you participate in classroom discussions?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
1-2 times a week
Every class

31) Do you work?

Yes

No

If you answered "never" to question 30, AND "no" to question 31, skip to question 35. All others proceed to question 32.

32) Consider the personal information you've provided while speaking in class or while at work. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communication in these setings.

When participating in a classroom discussion or speaking with co-workers:

32a) I have told others that I am younger or older than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32b) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32c) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32d) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32e) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32f) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

32g) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one of the statements from 32a through 32g, proceed to question 33. All other respondents skip to question 34.

33) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating in class or at work. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you while in such situations. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

34) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while communicating in class or at work. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself while in such situations. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Face-to-Face Role-Playing Games
35) How often do you participate in face-to-face role-playing games?
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never", skip to question 39. All others should proceed to question 36.

36) Consider the personal information you've provided while engaging in a role-playing game. Then, circle the answer that best reflects your communication.

When engaging in a face-to-face role-playing game:

36a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36b) I have told others that I am younger or older than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36e) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36f) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36g) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

36h) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one statement in 36a through 36h, proceed to question 37. All other respondents skip to question 38.
 

37) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves while participating in a face-to-face role playing game. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you in such a situation. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

38) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves while participating in a face-to-face role playing game. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself in such a situation. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Letters
39) How often do you write letters to others? (This DOES NOT INCLUDE EMAIL).
Never
Once a month or less
2-3 times a month
Once a week
2-3 days each week
4 or more days each week

If you answered "never", skip to question 43. All others should proceed to question 40.

40) Consider the personal information you've provided when sending a letter. Then, selected the answer that best reflects your overall communication within those letters.

40a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40b) I have told others that I am younger or older than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

40i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one statement from 40a-40i, proceed to question 41. All other respondents skip to question 42.

41) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves in letters to others. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you in your letters to others. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

42) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves in letters to others. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself in your letters to others. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Print Personal Ads
43) How many times have you submitted a personal ad to a print newspaper or magazine? (Note: This DOES NOT include Internet newspapers or magazines.)
Never
1-2 times
3-5 times
6-10 times
more than 10 times

If you answered "never", skip to question 47. All others proceed to question 44.

44) Consider the personal information you've provided within the personal ad(s) you've submitted. Then, select the answer that best reflects your communication in such ads.

In my personal ad:

44a) I have told others that I am a different gender than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44b) I have told others that I am younger or older than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44c) I have told others that I am a different ethnicity or race than I actually am.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44d) I have told others that I have more money than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44e) I have described my physical appearance as different than what it actually is.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44f) I have told others that I have more education than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44g) I have told others that I have a different sexual orientation than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44h) I have told others that I have a different major than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

44i) I have told others that I have a different job than I actually do.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never

If you selected always, often or sometimes to at least one statement in 44a through 44i, proceed to question 45. All other respondents skip to question 46.

45) Read the following list, which outlines reasons for why people tell others inaccurate information about themselves in print personal ads. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for telling others information that was not accurate about you in such a situation. If you select "h) other", please specify your unique reasons.

a) It is fun.
b) To avoid harassment from others.
c) To find out what it's like to be someone or something else.
d) To hide embarrassing information about myself.
e) To make myself look better to someone else.
f) To make someone else feel better about him or herself.
g) To play a trick on someone.
h) Other (please specify)

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "h) other".

46) Read the following list, which describes reasons why people avoid telling others inaccurate information about themselves in print personal ads. Then, in the box below, type the letter(s) that correspond to all of the statements that match your reasons for not providing inaccurate information about yourself in such a situation. If you select "f) other", please specify your unique reasons. 

 
a) It is deceptive to give inaccurate information.
b) I wouldn't want someone else to do it to me.
c) I want to have a trustworthy relationship with the person(s) I speak to.
d) It's too hard to remember what I've told people.
e) It's too hard to convince people that alternate information about myself is true.
f) Other (please specify)
 

Please type letters below.  You may select as many as apply to you. Be sure to specify specific reasons if you select "f) other".

Section 3.
This section asks a few questions about your demographic information. Remember, all information you provide in this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

47) What is your age as of your last birthday?

48) Please select your gender:

Male

Female

49) What is your ethnicity/race?

50) What was your parents' estimated household income in 2002?
$24,999 or less
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 or more

51) How would you describe your physical appearance:
Extremely attractive
Somewhat attractive
Plain
Somewhat unattractive
Extremely unattractive

52) Are you:
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Unsure

53) What is your highest level of schooling completed?
High school diploma
One year of college
Two years of college
Three years of college
Four years of college
Five or more years of college

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