MMOs and Behavior [Thesis Study]

[Lisento]

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Hello everyone!

It's been a long time since I've been around (pre-free-to-play) but decided to start it back up again in celebration of my thesis study, the only thing I have left to finish. It is looking at the relationship between self-perceived behavior and MMO gameplay. If you could please take a moment out of your time to take this survey, or if you know someone who would be interested in participating please pass it along! Below is the general advert and link for the completely anonymous online survey. Thank you in advance if you take the survey or pass it along to anyone you know! Also, please note that this link is to an official Purdue University server and is clean!!!

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An online study regarding massive multiplayer online games (MMOs) and behavior is looking for participants. If you are at least 18 years old, currently living within the United States and have played an MMO within the last three months then you are eligible to participate. This study is investigating the relationship between playing MMOs and behavior as well as between motivations for playing MMOs and behavior. Your participation will help the scientific community acquire necessary research on electronic gaming.

If you know people who may fit the criteria and may be interested in participating in this survey, you are welcome and encouraged to provide them with this information and web link.

LINK TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE: http://isprsurvey.purduecal.edu/surv...cawi/mmostudy1

[zeichen-thest]

It is clear that you crafted your questions to get a specific result. I cannot believe any professor wouldn't be able to see your specific agenda. You will get the result that proves your thesis statement. Though I have only been playing this game and been on the forums for 1 year, this is the fourth thesis thread I have seen. Mostly they are trying to prove addiction, but yours is clearly trying to prove that MMO's influence people's aggressiveness. I really hope this isn't what is considered graduate level research at your school.

[Charononus]

It is clear that you crafted your questions to get a specific result. I cannot believe any professor wouldn't be able to see your specific agenda. You will get the result that proves your thesis statement. Though I have only been playing this game and been on the forums for 1 year, this is the fourth thesis thread I have seen. Mostly they are trying to prove addiction, but yours is clearly trying to prove that MMO's influence people's aggressiveness. I really hope this isn't what is considered graduate level research at your school.

This, your questions are set up to get the answer you want not to provide accurate information. It reminds me more of a political survey than a pyschological one. Pretty sad and if you run with this I really hope the prof gives you the fail you deserve for it.

[forummuleonly]

I like the end of the survey:


Statement of Feedback

Thank you for participating in this study! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will help further knowledge on this particular subject.

Counseling Information
If you experienced any discomfort at any time while participating, you may wish to contact a mental health professional. You can find local therapy services from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy at www.therapistblahblahblah.net

Keep that link handy OP, you may need it if you feel any discomfort at any time while participating in the reading of my answers.

[Saihung423]

I'll gladly take that to help

[Saihung423]

Done. Just let me know if I win. I lost powerball and am hoping this makes up for it.

[cdbd3rd]

I like the end of the survey:


...Therapy at www.therapistblahblahblah.net

Therapist = TheRapist.

[Sonos]

[cdbd3rd]

...., this is the fourth thesis thread I have seen. ....

This. And most with the same "don't hurt me" intro blip.

Hmm. A little Google research later...

• Help my sister graduate!
• I wil name your REAL LOVER...
  
• Octopus has the potential to...
  
• The Use of Computer-Mediated Communication to Resolve Romantic Interpersonal Conflict
• Link is clean it is a university server

Would've figured there were plenty of responses from the posting on battle.net/guild wars/eve/rift forums over a month ago...

[Lisento]

Would've figured there were plenty of responses from the posting on battle.net/guild wars/eve/rift forums over a month ago...

Sorry for double post. Missed this in the previous reply.

The response rate and completion rate are...verrrry different things

[TheMash]

Did... Did I fail by not being from the US?

[Silverleafeon]

Did... Did I fail by not being from the US?

Aye, there is no gain for him from you.

[Silverleafeon]

..currently living within the United States...

D&D players are smart.
We watch the news.
We saw the USA president issued a request for research concerning whether there is possible links to violence with video games;
along with many other things during a tragedy awhile back. All these requests were to be done quickly.
{Pardon me if my quotes are poor, that was my general impression.}

When the President of one of the strongest counties in the world strongly wants something,
there is a great deal of potential available.

Potential professional prestige, future promotions, government grants, etc...

A whole lifetime of a person could be influenced by such things.
A person could be influenced by the potential.

The latest raid created for DDO concerns a Dragon who began twisting logic in his mind,
it eventually warped his entire being. The raid is entitled, "The Fall of Truth."

Do not presume that we are blind.
Your false data, in large enough amounts, generalized in the final reports
could be very damaging to the MMO industry.

It is sad that you have not come here with an open mind.

[Silverleafeon]

...It's been a long time since I've been around (pre-free-to-play) but decided to start it back up again...

Get your toon out of the harbor and wander around the market place.
Open your eyes and you will see how we feel.

Do presume to call yourself one of us, till you start thinking as player.

[Silverleafeon]

Ok, I'll stop.

Politely requesting that threads such as this never enter these forums again.

[Grosbeak07]

Ok, I'll stop.

Politely requesting that threads such as this never enter these forums again.

Given the amount of agitation you seem to be having from this thread.... perhaps some sort of counseling is in order?

Pretty sure there is a link somewhere....

[Missing_Minds]

I would find it deliciously ironic if the real topic is how people respond to surveys. (or some such related topic.)

*continues to eat his burger, not willing to fill out any forms as the burger has priority.*

[geoffhanna]

I would find it deliciously ironic if the real topic is how people respond to surveys. (or some such related topic.)

*continues to eat his burger, not willing to fill out any forms as the burger has priority.*

Exactly what I was thinking while reading this thread