Hello everyone!
I'm doing a media log on the uses and gratifications of "The Bachelor" and I was hoping some of my fellow "Bachelor" fans would be willing to take a survey. Just copy the following into an email, fill it out and send it to me at ltolhoek@canada.com. Thanks so much! And have fun!
Laura***
Why do you watch “The Bachelor”?
Choose your Top 8 Reasons
1. So I can learn about what could happen to me
2. Because it helps me learn about myself and others
3. So I can talk to other people about the episodes I’ve seen
4. So I can learn how to act in relationships
5. Because it's exciting
6. Because it's thrilling
7. Just because it's there
8. Because it gives me something to occupy my time
9. So I can be with other members of the family who like to watch it as well
10. When there's no one else to talk to or be with
11. Because it's something to do when friends come over
12. Because it makes me feel less lonely
13. Because it entertains me.
14. Because it amuses me
15. Because it's a pleasant rest
16. Because I have nothing better to do
17. Because it's a habit, just something I do
18. Because it is sexually satisfying
19. So I can forget about work and other things
20. Because it relaxes me
21. Because it passes the time away
22. Because it allows me to unwind
23. So I can get away from what I'm doing
24. So I can get away from the rest of the family or others
25. Other: ________________________
How often do you watch “The Bachelor”
Choose your TOP 2 reasons
1. Faithfully, each week
2. When I’m at home and not doing anything else
3. Hardly ever, just when I am channel surfing
4. I tape it and watch it at a later date
5. I have a party and watch it with friends
6. As a family ritual
7. When I need to get my mind off other things
8. Other: _______________________
How did you start watching “The Bachelor”?
Choose ONE reason
1. A friend got me watching it
2. A family member got me watching it
3. Saw some interesting commercials
4. Found it while channel-surfing
5. Magazine/Newspaper Ads
6. Saw participants on a talk show
7. Other: ________________________
P.S. Please include your gender and age! THANX!