Teen Parent Survey on Gaming and Civic Engagement
FINAL Questionnaire
10.30.07
Princeton Survey Research Associates International
for
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Mills College
The Pew Internet & American Life Project
N=1100 parent-teen pairs, Teens age 12-17
Field Dates: Nov.1–Dec. 24, 2007
Job#: 27032
Section Headings
______________________________________________________
Hello, my name is _________________ and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research.
We’re conducting a survey about some important issues today, and would like to include
your household. (IF NECESSARY, ADD: We are not selling or advertising anything,
this is just a public opinion survey.)
Respondent Selection
May I please speak with one of the adults in your household?
P1
To make sure our survey includes all types of families, I have a few questions
about your household. First, how many adults are there now living in your home
who are age 18 or older? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
9
P2
One
Two
Three
Four or more
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
And how many children are now living in your home who are between the ages
of 12 and 17? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
8
9
One
Two
Three
Four or more
NONE [TERMINATE]
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused [TERMINATE]
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IF P3=1, ASK P4a, P5a
P4a
How old is this child? {PIAL Trend}
[RECORD AGE 12-17]
99
Refused [TERMINATE]
P5a
And is this child a boy or a girl? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Boy
Girl
(DO NOT READ) Refused [TERMINATE]
IF P2=2-4, ASK P4b, P5b
P4b
Thinking about the…
IF P3=2 ROTATE: (YOUNGEST/OLDEST) of the two children living in your
home who are between the ages of 12 and 17
IF P3=3, ROTATE: (YOUNGEST/OLDEST/MIDDLE) of these three children who
are between the ages of 12 and 17
IF P3=4 ROTATE: (YOUNGEST/OLDEST) of the children living in your home
who are between the ages of 12 and 17
…how old is this child? {PIAL Trend}
[RECORD AGE 12-17]
99
Refused [TERMINATE]
IF P2=2-4, ASK
P5b
Is this child a boy or a girl? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Boy
Girl
(DO NOT READ) Refused [TERMINATE]
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P6
May I please speak with the FATHER or MALE guardian of this [AGE]-year old
[boy/girl]?
[IF FATHER NOT AVAILABLE/NO FATHER, ASK: May I please speak with
the MOTHER or FEMALE guardian of this [AGE]-year old [boy/girl]?] {PIAL
Trend}
1
2
9
Yes (CONTINUE)
Parent not available (SCHEDULE CALLBACK)
Refused (TERMINATE)
(READ) In this survey, we'd like to first briefly interview you, and then interview your
[AGE] year old [boy/girl]. This nationwide survey is being conducted by non-profit
organizations to learn more about some important topics facing American families today.
Your family's opinions are very important to us, and the survey only takes a few
minutes.
ASK ALL PARENTS
P7
Can we briefly interview your child after we conduct the interview with you?
[IF ANSWERS THAT CHILD IS NOT HOME NOW, ASK: "We can interview
you now, and call back at another time to interview your child. Is that OK?"]
1
2
Yes
No [TERMINATE]
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Parent Questionnaire
ASK ALL PARENTS:
(READ) Here’s my first question…
Q1a Do you use the internet, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Q1b
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK ALL PARENTS
Q2
As I read the following list of items, please tell me if you, personally, happen to
have each one, or not. Do you have… [INSERT. ASK IN ORDER] {Modified
PIAL Trend}
a. A cell phone
b. A desktop or laptop computer
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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ASK ALL PARENTS
Q3
Now I’d like to ask you about some activities that some people have done and
some people have not done. (First,/Next,) [INSERT ITEM. RANDOMIZE]…
READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Have you done this in the
past 12 months or not? {Trend – Various}
a. I have volunteered in my community [INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY,
READ: For example: by tutoring, mentoring, doing environmental work,
working with the elderly].
b. I have done something to help raise money for a charitable cause.
[INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY, READ: For example: participate in
run/walk/ride, bake sale, etc.]
c. I have taken part in a peaceful protest, march, or demonstration.
d. I stay informed on current events and politics
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
8
9
Yes, have done this
(VOL) Yes, have done this, but not in past 12 months
No, have not done this
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK ALL PARENTS
Q4
Does your [AGE]-year old [boy/girl] ...ever play video games, whether on a
computer… or on the internet… or on a game console like Xbox…or a handheld
like a P-S-P or D-S…whether at home or elsewhere? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK IF Teen plays video games (Q4=1):
Q5
When your child plays video games, how often do you [INSERT IN ORDER]
…always, sometimes, rarely or never? Next, how often do you [INSERT IN
ORDER] (IF NECESSARY: …always, sometimes, rarely or never?){New}
a.
b.
c.
d.
Know which games your child is playing?
Play the games with [him/her]?
Check the ratings before [he/she] is allowed to play the game?
Stop [him/her] from playing a game?
CATEGORIES
1
2
4
5
8
9
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK IF Teen plays video games (Q4=1):
Q7a Overall, would you say that playing video games has been a positive influence
for your child, a negative influence, or haven't they had much effect one way or
the other?
1
2
3
4
9
Positive influence
Negative influence
No effect one way or the other
(VOL) Some positive, some negative/Depends on game
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK IF Teen does not play video games (Q4=2,9):
Q7b Overall, would you say that playing video games is a positive influence for
children around the age of your child, a negative influence, or don’t they have
much effect one way or the other?
1
2
3
4
9
Positive influence
Negative influence
No effect one way or the other
(VOL) Some positive, some negative/Depends on game
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK ALL PARENTS:
(READ) Just a few more questions for statistical purposes only…
PSEX
RECORD PARENT SEX
1
2
AGE
Male
Female
What is your age? {PIAL Trend}
_________ years (97=97 or older)
98
Don't know
99
Refused
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EDUC What is the last grade or class you completed in school? (DO NOT READ, BUT
CAN PROBE FOR CLARITY IF NEEDED). {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
HISP
None, or grades 1-8
High school incomplete (grades 9-11)
High school graduate (grade 12 or GED certificate)
Technical, trade or vocational school AFTER high school
Some college, no 4-year degree (includes associate degree)
College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)
Post-graduate training/professional school after college (toward a
Masters/Ph.D., Law or Medical school)
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
Are you, yourself, of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent, such as Mexican,
Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Latin American background? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
RACE What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?
IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE: Do you consider yourself a
WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)? IF R DOES NOT SAY
WHITE, BLACK OR ONE OF THE RACE CATEGORIES LISTED, RECORD AS
“OTHER” (CODE 6) {PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
White
Black or African-American
Asian or Pacific Islander
Mixed race
Native American/American Indian
Other (SPECIFY)
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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INC
Last year, that is in 2006, what was your total family income from all sources,
before taxes. Just stop me when I get to the right category… (READ 1-8)
{PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to under $20,000
$20,000 to under $30,000
$30,000 to under $40,000
$40,000 to under $50,000
$50,000 to under $75,000
$75,000 to under $100,000
$100,000 or more
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
MODEM
Does the computer you use at home connect to the Internet through a
dial-up telephone line, or do you have some other type of connection, such as a
DSL-enabled phone line, a cable TV modem, a wireless connection, or a T-1 or
fiber optic connection? {Modified PIAL Trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Q8
Dial-up telephone line
DSL-enabled phone line
Cable modem
Wireless connection (either “land-based” or “satellite”)
T-1 or fiber optic connection
Other (SPECIFY, MAKE SURE NOT ONE OF ABOVE)
(VOL) No computer at home
(VOL) Computer at home not connected to internet
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
Those are all the questions I have for you. Thank you very much for your time.
We would also like to get your child’s opinion on some of the things we’ve been
talking about.
May I please speak with your [AGE]-year old [boy/girl] ?
1
2
3
Yes—Continue
Child not available—Schedule Callback
No—Terminate/Second attempt to convince parent
PLACE ON SAME SCREEN WITH Q8:
[INTERVIEWER: IF PARENT ASKS WHO IS SPONSORING SURVEY, READ:
This survey is sponsored by non-profit organizations, the Pew Internet and
American Life Project, Mills College and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation. [IF NEEDED: A report on this survey will be issued by the project in
a few months and you will be able to find the results at its web site, which is
www.pewinternet.org [w-w-w dot pew internet dot org].]
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Teen Questionnaire
WHEN CHILD IS ON THE PHONE, READ:
Hello, my name is ___________ and I am calling for Princeton Survey Research. We
are conducting a short survey about things you do every day, from using the Internet to
school activities and games. Your opinions are very important to us. Everything you
say is completely confidential: we will not use your name in any way. And there are no
right answers or wrong answers.
Here’s my first question…
Teen Use Of Internet
K1a
Do you use the internet, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
K1b
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? {PIAL Trend}
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1):
K2
Overall, how often do you use the internet — several times a day, about once a
day, 3-5 days a week, 1-2 days a week, every few weeks, or less often? {PIAL
Trend}
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
Several times a day
About once a day
3-5 days a week
1-2 days a week
Every few weeks
Less often
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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ASK ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1):
K3
Do you ever use the internet... [INSERT IN ORDER]? {PIAL Trend}
a.
b.
c.
d.
from
from
from
from
home
school
a library
someplace else? (IF YES: SPECIFY)
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1):
K4
We’re interested in the kinds of things you do when you use the internet. Not
everyone has done these things. Please just tell me whether you ever do each
one, or not.
Do you ever...(INSERT; ROTATE)? {PIAL Trend}
a. Go online to get news or information about current events or politics?
b. Go to web sites about movies, TV shows, music groups, or sports stars you
are interested in?
c. Use an online social networking site like MySpace or Facebook?
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No, do not
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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Community Engagement
ASK ALL TEENS
K5
Now I’d like to ask you about some other activities that some people have done
and some people have not. (First,/Next,) [INSERT ITEM. ALWAYS ASK K7a
FIRST. THEN RANDOMIZE]… READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS
NECESSARY: Have you done this in last 12 months or not? {Trends - Various}
a. I have volunteered in my community. [INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY:
For example: by tutoring, mentoring, doing environmental work, working
with the elderly].
b. I have done something to help raise money for a charitable cause.
[INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY: For example: participate in
run/walk/ride, bake sale, etc.]
c. When there is an election taking place, I talk to people and try to show them
why they should vote for or against one of the parties or candidates.
d. I stay informed on current events and politics.
e. I have taken part in a peaceful protest, march or demonstration.
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
8
9
Yes, have done this
(VOL) Yes, have done this, but not in last 12 months
No, have not done this
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
Teen Gadget Inventory
ASK ALL TEENS:
K6
As I read the following list of items, please tell me if you, personally, happen to
have each one, or not. Do you have…(INSERT. ASK IN ORDER) Next, do
you have (INSERT). {PIAL Trend}
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A cell phone
A desktop or laptop computer
An iPod or other MP3 player
A game console like an Xbox, a Playstation or a Wii [Wee]
A portable gaming device like P-S-P, D-S or Gameboy
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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Teen Communications
ASK ALL TEENS:
K7
Thinking about all the different ways you socialize or communicate with
friends…About how often do you (INSERT; ROTATE) – every day, several
times a week, at least once a week, less than once a week, or never? Next,
about how often do you (INSERT) (IF NECESSARY: – every day, several
times a week, at least once a week, less than once a week, or never?) {PIAL
Trend}
a. Spend time with friends IN PERSON, doing social activities outside of school
b. Talk to friends on a landline or home telephone
c. Send text messages to each other
ASK d IF K6a=1:
d. Talk to friends on your cell phone
ASK e-f OF ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1):
e. Send instant messages to each other
f. Send email to each other
ASK g IF USE SNS (K4c=1):
g. Send messages through social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
4
5
9
Every day
Several times a week
At least once a week
Less than once a week
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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Civic Engagement measures
ASK ALL TEENS
K8
Here are some statements. For each, please tell me whether you agree or
disagree with the statement. (First,/Next,) [INSERT ITEM. RANDOMIZE]
READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Do you agree or disagree?
Is that strongly agree/disagree?{New}
a. Everyone should be involved in working with community organizations and
the local government on issues that affect the community.
b. I think it is important to get involved in improving my community.
c. Being actively involved in national, state and local issues is my responsibility.
d. I am interested in political issues.
e. I can learn a lot from people with backgrounds and experiences that are
different from mine.
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
Strongly agree
Agree
(VOL) Neither Agree not Disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
(DO NOT READ) Don’t know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
What Games do teens play?
On another topic,
ASK ALL TEENS:
K9
Do you ever use any of the following to play games, whether or not you
personally have one? (First/Next) do you use [INSERT ITEM] to play games?
{Modified PIAL Trend}
a.
b.
c.
d.
A game console like an Xbox, a Playstation or a Wii [Wee]
A portable gaming device like P-S-P, D-S or Gameboy
Desktop or laptop computer
Cell phone or handheld organizer
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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ASK ALL TEENS:
K10
Do you ever play games ONLINE whether using a computer or a game console
or other device?
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
What about teens who do NOT play games?
IF DON’T PLAY GAMES AT ALL (K9a=2,9 or K9b=2,9 or K9c=2,9 or K9d=2,9
or K10=2,9):
K11
Did you EVER at some point play computer games…such as Bejeweled or The
Sims or Solitaire… or ever play console games…such as Guitar Hero or Super
Mario Brothers…but do NOT play them now?
1
2
3
8
9
Yes
No
(VOL) Play these games NOW (SKIP TO K14)
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF EVER PLAYED GAMES (K11=1):
K12
Why did you stop playing games? (PRECODED OPEN-END. Accept up to 3
answers.)
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
12
99
No longer have access/console/computer
My parents don’t let me play games anymore
It was too difficult/frustrating
I just lost interest/not fun anymore
I was spending too much time playing games
Too expensive
Not safe/Had a bad experience
Too busy/No time to play
Waste of time
I thought they were too violent
Got girlfriend/boyfriend
Too much schoolwork/sports/after school activity/job
Other (SPECIFY)
Don’t know/Refused
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IF NEVER PLAYED GAMES (K11=2,8,9):
K13
What is the MAIN reason you don’t play computer games or console games?
(PRECODED OPEN-END)
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
99
Don’t have access/console/computer
My parents don’t let me play games
It is too difficult/frustrating
I’m just not interested
I think it’s a waste of time
Games are too violent
I’m too busy/No time
My friends do not play games
Other (SPECIFY)
Don’t know/Refused
IF K11=1,2,8,9 SKIP TO K15
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3) NOTE NEW DEFINITION:
K14
What kinds of games do you play? Do you play [INSERT ITEM]? Next, what
about [INSERT ITEM]? [INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTION: READ PROMPTS
ONLY IF NECESSARY.]{New}
a.
Fighting games? (Tekken (TECH-ken) , Super Smash Brothers, Mortal
Kombat)
b. Puzzle games? (Bejeweled, Tetris (tet-TRISS), Solitaire, )
c. Action games? (Grand Theft Auto, Devil May Cry, Ratchet and Clank)
d. First-Person Shooters?(Halo, Counterstrike, Half-Life)
e. Strategy games? (Civilization IV, StarCraft, Command and Conquer)
f. Simulation games? (The Sims, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Ace Combat)
g. Sports games? (Madden, Fifa (FEE-fah), Tony Hawk)
h. Role-Playing Games? (Final Fantasy, Blue Dragon, Knights of the Old
Republic)
i. Adventure games? (Legend of Zelda, Tomb Raider)
j. Racing games? (NASCAR, MarioKart, Burnout)
k. Rhythm games? (Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Lumines (LOO-minez))
l. Survival Horror games? (Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Condemned)
CATEGORIES
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
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ASK ALL TEENS
K15
Do you visit virtual worlds such as Gaia (Guy-ya), Second Life or Habbo Hotel?
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K16
Do you play Massive Multiplayer Online Games, such as World of Warcraft?
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
IF DON’T PLAY GAMES AT ALL (K9a=2,9 and K9b=2,9 and K9c=2,9 and
K9d=2,9 and K10=2,9 and K11=1,2,9) SKIP TO K27
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K17
What are your top three current favorite games? (OPEN-ENDED. PROBE TO
ACCEPT FIRST THREE RESPONSES. RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSES.)
{New}
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K18
About how often do you play games – several times a day, about once a day, 3-5
days a week, 1-2 days a week, every few weeks, or less often? {New}
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
Several times a day
About once a day
3-5 days a week
1-2 days a week
Every few weeks
Less often
(VOL) Never
Don’t know/Refused
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K19
Thinking about yesterday, about how many hours would you say you spent
playing games yesterday? {New}
_____ Enter number of hours 0-24
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Game contexts
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K20 There are many different ways to play games. For the game you play most often,
do you …
a.
b.
c.
play the game with other people who are in the same room with you?
play the game with people who are connected to you through the
internet?
play the game alone, by yourself?
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF MORE THAN one K20a-c=1:
K21
You said you play the game [IF K20a=1: with other people who are in the
same room or..] [IF K20b=1: with people connected to you through the
internet or..] [IF K20c=1: or play alone]…which way do you play MOST
OFTEN? [DISPLAY ONLY ANSWERS WHERE K20a-c=1]
1
2
3
8
9
Play with other people who are in the same room
Play with people who are connected to you through the internet
Play alone
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
If PLAY ONLINE WITH OTHERS, K21=2 or (K20b=1 and K20a=2,8,9 and
K20c=2,8,9) ASK
K22 Thinking again about the game you play most often, do you play the game over
the internet with people you ALREADY know in real life…or do you play the game
with people you first met ONLINE?
1
2
3
4
8
9
Play games with people know in real life
Play games with people first met online
(VOL) Play games with both
(VOL) depends
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If PLAY ONLINE WITH OTHERS, K21=2 or (K20b=1 and K20a=2,8,9 and
K20c=2,8,9) ASK
K23
Do you usually play games as a part of a guild or other online group within the
game? {New}
1
2
9
Yes, play as part of guild or group
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK IF ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1) and (TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or
K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or K11=3)):
K24
Do you ever read or visit websites, reviews or discussion boards related to the
games you play?
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
ASK IF ONLINE TEENS (K1a=1 or K1b=1) and (TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or
K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or K11=3)):
K25
Do you ever write or contribute to websites, reviews or discussion boards related
to the games you play?
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
Explicit efforts to mediate game play
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K26
When you play computer and console games, do your parents [INSERT ITEM
IN ORDER]… Next, do your parents [INSERT]…
a. Know which games you are playing?
b. Play the games with you?
c. Talk to you about why you are allowed to play, or not allowed to play, certain
games?
d. Stop you from playing certain games?
CATEGORIES
1
2
8
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK ALL TEENS:
K27
Have you ever played a computer or console game at school as a part of a
school assignment?
1
2
9
Yes
No
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refused
IF K27=1
K28
And what was that game? (OPEN-END. ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES.
RECORD VERBATIM.)
IF DON’T PLAY GAMES AT ALL (K9a=2,9 and K9b=2,9 and K9c=2,9 and
K9d=2,9 and K10=2,9 and K11=1,2,9) SKIP TO FINAL
What kinds of experiences do kids have while gaming?
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K29
When you play computer or console games, how often do you [INSERT ITEM.
ALWAYS ASK item K29a first. ROTATE.] … often, sometimes or never…or is
that something that does not apply to the games you play? Next, how often do
you [INSERT ITEM] … often, sometimes or never…(IF NECESSARY: or is that
something that does not apply to the games you play)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Help or guide other players?
Play a game where you learn about a problem in society?
Play a game that explores a social issue you care about?
Play a game where you have to think about moral or ethical issues?
(INTERVIEWER, IF NECESSARY: That is, a game where you think about
what is right and what is wrong.)
e. Play a game where you design or help make decisions about how a
community, city or nation should be run?
f. Organize or manage game groups or guilds?
g. Use cheats or hack a game?
h. Use “mods” or other player-generated code that changes something in the
game?
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
4
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
Does not apply
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ROTATE Q30a-b and Q31a-b
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K30a When you play computer or console games, how often do you see or hear
people being mean and overly aggressive while playing…often, sometimes or
never?
1
2
3
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF K30a=1
K30b When players act this way, how often do you hear or see other players
responding by asking them to stop…often, sometimes, or never?
1
2
3
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K31a When you play computer or console games, how often do you see or hear
people being hateful, racist, or sexist while playing …often, sometimes or never?
1
2
3
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
ASK IF K32a=1
K31b When players act this way, how often do you hear or see other players
responding by asking them to stop …often, sometimes, or never?
1
2
3
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
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ASK IF TEEN PLAYS GAMES (K9a=1 or K9b=1 or K9c=1 or K9d=1 or K10=1 or
K11=3):
K32a When you play computer or console games, how often do you see or hear
people being generous or helpful while playing …often, sometimes or never?
1
2
3
8
9
Often
Sometimes
Never
(DO NOT READ) Don't know
(DO NOT READ) Refused
FINAL
Those are all the questions I have for you. Thank you very much for your time. This
survey is sponsored by non-profit organizations, the Pew Internet and American Life
Project, Mills College and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. [IF
NEEDED: A report on this survey will be issued by the project in a few months and you
will be able to find the results at its web site, which is www.pewinternet.org [w-w-w dot
pew internet dot org].]
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