Reality TV Survey

This survey is for a study about reality television being conducted by students at Temple University. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your responses will be anonymous and used only for statistical purposes. We really appreciate your participation!

Please click on the answers that best apply to you.

On an average day, how many hours do you spend watching television?

1 hour or less

2-3 hours

4-5 hours

6-7 hours

more than 7 hours

At what time during the day do you spend the most time watching television?

morning

afternoon

evening/primetime

late-night

What type of programming do you watch most often?

news/documentary

sports

TV drama

TV comedy

TV movie

theatrical movie

soap

talk show

reality TV

other ()

Have you ever watched a reality TV show?

yes

If you answered no, please click here to continue the survey.

Please check all of the following reality shows that you have watched.

Survivor

Joe Millionaire

The Bachelor

The Bachelorette

The Real World

American Idol

The Osbournes

The Anna Nicole Show

Road Rules

Are You Hot?

Temptation Island

Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire

Married by America

Big Brother

The Mole

Making the Band

Blind Date

Taxi Cab Confessions

Trading Spaces

Other:

In a typical week, approximately how many reality TV shows do you watch?

For the following questions please click on the answer that best indicates how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

I enjoy watching reality TV shows.

When I watch reality TV shows, I get so involved I don't want to change the channel.

I like being able to talk about reality TV shows with people I know.

I enjoy trying to guess what will happen on reality TV shows.

Reality TV no longer shocks me like it once did.

I enjoy watching how people behave on reality TV because they have low morals and values.

I like reality TV because it puts me in a good mood.

I like watching people on reality TV shows when they forget they’re on camera.

Watching reality TV makes me think that lying is a good way to get ahead.

I hate when I miss an episode of a popular reality show and everyone’s talking about it.

Generally, reality TV shows leave me in a bad mood after viewing.

Watching reality TV makes me feel better about myself.

I like that reality TV shows are unscripted.

Watching reality TV makes me question other people’s honesty.

I like watching reality TV shows because it provides me an escape from the news.

Watching reality TV makes me feel that I have stronger morals and values than the participants in the show.

I like watching reality TV because it is intense.

Watching reality dating shows makes me value my relationship with my significant other more.

I find myself talking to people more frequently because of reality TV.

I watch reality TV because it makes me feel better about myself.

Watching reality TV makes me happy.

I like it when something unexpected occurs on reality TV shows.

Watching reality TV makes me feel smarter than the participants in the show.

Reality TV shows should feature more provocative material to hold my interest.

Watching reality TV makes me think it's good to date someone who is wealthy.

I like watching reality TV because I can see how people really act and think.

I find myself talking to more people because of reality TV.

Watching reality TV makes me think that good guys usually finish last.

I like watching reality TV because I can relate to the participants.

I like watching reality TV because it is shocking.

Watching reality TV makes me think that appearance is often more important than intelligence.

Watching reality TV makes me think that sometimes you have to be mean to get what you want.

Watching reality dating shows makes me think that there are other factors to consider than love in building a relationship.

You're almost done - these last questions are about you.

What is your sex?

male

female

What is your age?

under 18

18-39

40-60

over 60

What is your ethnic background?

African American/Black

Asian or Pacific Island

Hispanic

Native American

Caucasian/White

Other ()

Are you a Temple University student?

yes

If you are a student, are you a(n):

undergraduate student

graduate student

If you are a student, what is your major?

What is your approximate annual income before taxes?

under $15,000

$15,000 - $29,999

$30,000 - $44,999

$45,000 - $59,999

$60,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $89,999

above $90,000

Please use the space below to provide any comments you have about reality TV, including why you watch reality TV shows, what you like and dislike about them, and how you feel and what you think when you watch them.

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