anika1983

Hello

I am a sociology student and reality TV fan currently doing a university project on reality TV.

I would greatly appreciated it if you could take 10 minutes to answer the following questionnaire (30 easy multiple choice/rate questions).

I will post the aggregated results and hopefully this will be of interest to everyone here.

You can reply on the forum or PM me your answers.

Thanks!

Anika

* SECTION A - Multiple choice questions.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

1) What is your sex?

- Male
- Female

2) What is your age range?

- Under 18
- 18-39
- 40-60
- Over 60

3) How often do you watch TV (in general) in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

4) How often do you watch reality TV in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

5) What type of reality TV show do you enjoy the most?

- Shows featuring celebrities
- Contests where participants can win something
- Talent contests
- Shows where you watch participants in their daily lives
- Shows where improvement/help is offered or changes are made to participants' lives
- Shows that make people or celebrities look silly
- None of the above

6) Why do you think reality TV is so popular? (Choose all that apply)

- Because it's unscripted and unpredictable
- Because viewers can relate to the participants as "real people"
- Because viewers like to watch someone else's life
- Because viewers like to see the good and bad sides of participants
- Because, with some of the programs, viewers get to influence the outcome by voting
- Because participants can become rich and famous through the show
- Because it's entertaining
- Other (please specify)

7) Do your prefer reality TV programmes featuring non-celebrities or celebrities?

- Non-celebrities
- Celebrities

8) Would you be more interested in seeing your favourite celebrity in a new movie or in a reality TV show?

- Movie
- Reality TV show


* SECTION B - Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

9) I like watching reality TV because it is "authentic" and accurately portrays reality.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

10) It's important that reality TV is not scripted simply for the sake of making things more interesting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

11) I like watching reality TV shows because it helps me distract myself from my own life for a while.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

12) When I watch participants in reality TV shows I feel like "it could be me".

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

13) I sometimes feel sorry for reality TV participants when they are given a hard time on the program.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

15) I like when the contestants forget that they are on camera.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

16) I enjoy seeing arguments and fights on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

17) I enjoy seeing people embarrassing themselves on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

18) I enjoy watching romances develop on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

19) I enjoy watching contestants in what would normally be private or intimate situations.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

20) Watching reality TV makes me think that I am more intelligent than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

21) Watching reality TV makes me think that I have stronger moral values than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Don't know

22) Interactive reality TV programmes such as Big Brother give viewers the power to have a strong influence over the show by voting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

23) I really care about who "wins" or "gets voted off" on my favourite reality TV show.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

24) I would like to be a reality TV contestant.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

25) Reality TV is more interesting than scripted shows because it's unpredictable.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

27) I like talking about reality TV shows with people I know.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

28) I like to read about reality TV on newspapers and magazines.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

29) I like to talk about reality TV on Internet forums and chatrooms.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

blonde bombshell

* SECTION A - Multiple choice questions.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

1) What is your sex?

- Male
- Female*

2) What is your age range?

- Under 18*
- 18-39
- 40-60
- Over 60

3) How often do you watch TV (in general) in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours*
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

4) How often do you watch reality TV in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours*
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

5) What type of reality TV show do you enjoy the most?

- Shows featuring celebrities
- Contests where participants can win something*
- Talent contests
- Shows where you watch participants in their daily lives
- Shows where improvement/help is offered or changes are made to participants' lives
- Shows that make people or celebrities look silly
- None of the above

6) Why do you think reality TV is so popular? (Choose all that apply)

- Because it's unscripted and unpredictable*
- Because viewers can relate to the participants as "real people"
- Because viewers like to watch someone else's life*
- Because viewers like to see the good and bad sides of participants*
- Because, with some of the programs, viewers get to influence the outcome by voting
- Because participants can become rich and famous through the show*
- Because it's entertaining*
- Other (please specify)

7) Do your prefer reality TV programmes featuring non-celebrities or celebrities?

- Non-celebrities*
- Celebrities

8) Would you be more interested in seeing your favourite celebrity in a new movie or in a reality TV show?

- Movie*
- Reality TV show


* SECTION B - Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

9) I like watching reality TV because it is "authentic" and accurately portrays reality.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

10) It's important that reality TV is not scripted simply for the sake of making things more interesting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

11) I like watching reality TV shows because it helps me distract myself from my own life for a while.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

12) When I watch participants in reality TV shows I feel like "it could be me".

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

13) I sometimes feel sorry for reality TV participants when they are given a hard time on the program.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

15) I like when the contestants forget that they are on camera.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

16) I enjoy seeing arguments and fights on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

17) I enjoy seeing people embarrassing themselves on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

18) I enjoy watching romances develop on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

19) I enjoy watching contestants in what would normally be private or intimate situations.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

20) Watching reality TV makes me think that I am more intelligent than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know*

21) Watching reality TV makes me think that I have stronger moral values than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Don't know

22) Interactive reality TV programmes such as Big Brother give viewers the power to have a strong influence over the show by voting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

23) I really care about who "wins" or "gets voted off" on my favourite reality TV show.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

24) I would like to be a reality TV contestant.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

25) Reality TV is more interesting than scripted shows because it's unpredictable.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

27) I like talking about reality TV shows with people I know.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

28) I like to read about reality TV on newspapers and magazines.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

29) I like to talk about reality TV on Internet forums and chatrooms.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

mild toxicity

* SECTION A - Multiple choice questions.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

1) What is your sex?

- Male*
- Female

2) What is your age range?

- Under 18
- 18-39*
- 40-60
- Over 60

3) How often do you watch TV (in general) in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours*
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

4) How often do you watch reality TV in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours*
- Less than 3 hours

5) What type of reality TV show do you enjoy the most?

- Shows featuring celebrities
- Contests where participants can win something*
- Talent contests
- Shows where you watch participants in their daily lives
- Shows where improvement/help is offered or changes are made to participants' lives
- Shows that make people or celebrities look silly
- None of the above

6) Why do you think reality TV is so popular? (Choose all that apply)

- Because it's unscripted and unpredictable*
- Because viewers can relate to the participants as "real people"*
- Because viewers like to watch someone else's life*
- Because viewers like to see the good and bad sides of participants
- Because, with some of the programs, viewers get to influence the outcome by voting*
- Because participants can become rich and famous through the show
- Because it's entertaining*
- Other (please specify)

7) Do your prefer reality TV programmes featuring non-celebrities or celebrities?

- Non-celebrities*
- Celebrities

8) Would you be more interested in seeing your favourite celebrity in a new movie or in a reality TV show?

- Movie
- Reality TV show*


* SECTION B - Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

9) I like watching reality TV because it is "authentic" and accurately portrays reality.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

10) It's important that reality TV is not scripted simply for the sake of making things more interesting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

11) I like watching reality TV shows because it helps me distract myself from my own life for a while.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

12) When I watch participants in reality TV shows I feel like "it could be me".

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

13) I sometimes feel sorry for reality TV participants when they are given a hard time on the program.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

15) I like when the contestants forget that they are on camera.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

16) I enjoy seeing arguments and fights on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

17) I enjoy seeing people embarrassing themselves on reality TV.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

18) I enjoy watching romances develop on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

19) I enjoy watching contestants in what would normally be private or intimate situations.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

20) Watching reality TV makes me think that I am more intelligent than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

21) Watching reality TV makes me think that I have stronger moral values than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Don't know

22) Interactive reality TV programmes such as Big Brother give viewers the power to have a strong influence over the show by voting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

23) I really care about who "wins" or "gets voted off" on my favourite reality TV show.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

24) I would like to be a reality TV contestant.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

25) Reality TV is more interesting than scripted shows because it's unpredictable.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

27) I like talking about reality TV shows with people I know.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

28) I like to read about reality TV on newspapers and magazines.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

29) I like to talk about reality TV on Internet forums and chatrooms.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

anika1983

Hi everyone, here are a few more free form questions about reality TV to help me out with my project and maybe generate some stimulating discussion. It would be interesting to see what people think... Look forward to your replies!

Anika

1) What is your favourite reality TV show?

2) Describe the reasons why you like reality TV.

3) If you have ever considered being a reality TV contestant what were your reasons?

4) What kind of people do you like to see on your favourite reality TV show?

5) Does reality TV improve or detract from your social life? Explain why.

xstarsgoblue25x

Moochie

Hi Anika,

I've merged both of your survey threads into one. If you come up with any more questions, please keep them all in this existing thread.

Thanks.

girltalk

i don't know if you still need this but i'll take the survey

* SECTION A - Multiple choice questions.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

1) What is your sex?

- Male
- Female*

2) What is your age range?

- Under 18*
- 18-39
- 40-60
- Over 60

3) How often do you watch TV (in general) in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours*
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

4) How often do you watch reality TV in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours*
- Less than 3 hours

5) What type of reality TV show do you enjoy the most?

- Shows featuring celebrities
- Contests where participants can win something
- Talent contests
- Shows where you watch participants in their daily lives*
- Shows where improvement/help is offered or changes are made to participants' lives
- Shows that make people or celebrities look silly
- None of the above

6) Why do you think reality TV is so popular? (Choose all that apply)

- Because it's unscripted and unpredictable
- Because viewers can relate to the participants as "real people"
- Because viewers like to watch someone else's life
- Because viewers like to see the good and bad sides of participants
- Because, with some of the programs, viewers get to influence the outcome by voting
- Because participants can become rich and famous through the show
- Because it's entertaining*
- Other (please specify)

7) Do your prefer reality TV programmes featuring non-celebrities or celebrities?

- Non-celebrities*
- Celebrities

8) Would you be more interested in seeing your favourite celebrity in a new movie or in a reality TV show?

- Movie
- Reality TV show*


* SECTION B - Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

9) I like watching reality TV because it is "authentic" and accurately portrays reality.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

10) It's important that reality TV is not scripted simply for the sake of making things more interesting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

11) I like watching reality TV shows because it helps me distract myself from my own life for a while.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

12) When I watch participants in reality TV shows I feel like "it could be me".

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

13) I sometimes feel sorry for reality TV participants when they are given a hard time on the program.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

15) I like when the contestants forget that they are on camera.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

16) I enjoy seeing arguments and fights on reality TV.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

17) I enjoy seeing people embarrassing themselves on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

18) I enjoy watching romances develop on reality TV.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

19) I enjoy watching contestants in what would normally be private or intimate situations.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

20) Watching reality TV makes me think that I am more intelligent than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

21) Watching reality TV makes me think that I have stronger moral values than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Don't know

22) Interactive reality TV programmes such as Big Brother give viewers the power to have a strong influence over the show by voting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

23) I really care about who "wins" or "gets voted off" on my favourite reality TV show.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

24) I would like to be a reality TV contestant.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree*
- Don't know

25) Reality TV is more interesting than scripted shows because it's unpredictable.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

27) I like talking about reality TV shows with people I know.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

28) I like to read about reality TV on newspapers and magazines.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

29) I like to talk about reality TV on Internet forums and chatrooms.

- Strongly agree*
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

fairy_kiss

1) What is your sex?

- Male
- Female*

2) What is your age range?

- Under 18
- 18-39*
- 40-60
- Over 60

3) How often do you watch TV (in general) in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours*
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours

4) How often do you watch reality TV in an average week?

- More than 20 hours
- 15-20 hours
- 10-15 hours
- 5-10 hours
- 3-5 hours
- Less than 3 hours*

5) What type of reality TV show do you enjoy the most?

- Shows featuring celebrities
- Contests where participants can win something
- Talent contests*
- Shows where you watch participants in their daily lives
- Shows where improvement/help is offered or changes are made to participants' lives
- Shows that make people or celebrities look silly
- None of the above

6) Why do you think reality TV is so popular? (Choose all that apply)

- Because it's unscripted and unpredictable*
- Because viewers can relate to the participants as "real people"
- Because viewers like to watch someone else's life
- Because viewers like to see the good and bad sides of participants
- Because, with some of the programs, viewers get to influence the outcome by voting
- Because participants can become rich and famous through the show
- Because it's entertaining
- Other (please specify)

7) Do your prefer reality TV programmes featuring non-celebrities or celebrities?

- Non-celebrities
- Celebrities*

8) Would you be more interested in seeing your favourite celebrity in a new movie or in a reality TV show?

- Movie*
- Reality TV show


* SECTION B - Rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.
* Put an asterisk (*) next to your chosen answer.

9) I like watching reality TV because it is "authentic" and accurately portrays reality.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

10) It's important that reality TV is not scripted simply for the sake of making things more interesting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

11) I like watching reality TV shows because it helps me distract myself from my own life for a while.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

12) When I watch participants in reality TV shows I feel like "it could be me".

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

13) I sometimes feel sorry for reality TV participants when they are given a hard time on the program.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

15) I like when the contestants forget that they are on camera.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

16) I enjoy seeing arguments and fights on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

17) I enjoy seeing people embarrassing themselves on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

18) I enjoy watching romances develop on reality TV.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

19) I enjoy watching contestants in what would normally be private or intimate situations.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

20) Watching reality TV makes me think that I am more intelligent than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree*
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

21) Watching reality TV makes me think that I have stronger moral values than most contestants.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Don't know

22) Interactive reality TV programmes such as Big Brother give viewers the power to have a strong influence over the show by voting.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

23) I really care about who "wins" or "gets voted off" on my favourite reality TV show.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

24) I would like to be a reality TV contestant.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree*
- Don't know

25) Reality TV is more interesting than scripted shows because it's unpredictable.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

27) I like talking about reality TV shows with people I know.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

28) I like to read about reality TV on newspapers and magazines.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

29) I like to talk about reality TV on Internet forums and chatrooms.

- Strongly agree
- Agree*
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

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

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree*
- Strongly disagree
- Don't know

blonde bombshell

1) What is your favourite reality TV show? Big Brother

2) Describe the reasons why you like reality TV.

i don't really know, actually.

3) If you have ever considered being a reality TV contestant what were your reasons?

well i haven't really considered it. although i do think it would be interesting.

4) What kind of people do you like to see on your favourite reality TV show?

smart people.

5) Does reality TV improve or detract from your social life? Explain why.

neither.