PSY-452 Experimental Psychology: Facebook Survey Analysis

PSY-452 Experimental Psychology: Facebook Survey Analysis

PSY-452 Experimental Psychology: Facebook Survey Analysis

Part 1: Facebook Survey Analysis

In 75-100 word each, analyze the results of your surveyed information. Include the following in your reflection:

1. Can any of the questions be misunderstood?  Why or why not?
2. Are the questions biased or slanted? Why or why not?
3. Is the wording of the questions leading or misleading? Why or why not?
4. Is the best response format used? Why or why not?
5. Were there questions in which someone may lie to appear more desirable?
6. Why are the questions worded the way they are? (Refer to the on page 111 of the textbook)

PSY 452

Facebook Survey

The following survey is for Facebook users and is for experimental purposes. Please answer honestly. Data collected will test a hypothesis about Facebook users in general.

Highlight the answer that you most identify with below each statement:

1. I have an account with Facebook.

2. I change my status on Facebook more than 2 times a day.

3. I read the comments of my friends 3 times a day.

4. I visit Facebook frequently.

5. I like to post pictures of myself participating in various activities on my Facebook profile page.

6. I like to post pictures of my children on my Facebook profile page.

7. I comment on the Facebook “Wall” of my friends more than four times a day.

8. I enjoy writing on the Walls of other Facebook users.

9. I do not like to post political items on my Facebook page.

10. I post political items on my Facebook page every day.

11. Facebook is a great way to network professionally.

12. I feel better after I read the posts on Facebook. It relaxes me.

13. I feel happy after reading about my friends’ activities and vacations on Facebook.

14. I sometimes feel angry after reading some posts on Facebook.

15. Reading about what others are doing in their lives on Facebook makes me feel bad about my own life.

16.. I feel happier after visiting Facebook.

17. I believe most Facebook users are not honest in their posts about their lives.

18. I change my profile picture once a week on Facebook.

19. I have a Facebook account, but I rarely visit the site.

20. Reading Facebook posts and comments is good for my feelings of self-worth.

21. I post only good quality photos of myself on Facebook because I want others to think I look good.

22. I never post pictures of myself on Facebook.

24. I believe social networking is overrated.

25. I use social networking to make new contacts for my personal and professional life.

26. Reading Facebook is a complete waste of time.