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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey on Anime and Pop Culture. In this survey, you will be asked questions about anime and its impact on your view of culture. It will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Sarah Hirsch at the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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| Please define "otaku" (if you know don't know what this means, just skip these questions.) | | |
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| Please describe the stereotypical otaku. | | |
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| Do you consider yourself an otaku? | | |
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| If so, do you feel you fit the stereotype? | | |
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| Briefly, what is your opinion on Japanese culture and/or pop culture? | | |
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| Do you think one must learn something about Japanese culture to really enjoy anime? Why or why not? | | |
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| Have you studied Japanese culture outside of anime? If so, how did you study Japanese culture? | | |
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| If you have studied Japanese culture, were you interested in Japanese culture before your interest with anime, or was anime one of the factors that inspired you to learn in the first place? | | |
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| If you have never studied Japanese culture, does watching anime make you want to study Japanese culture? | | |
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| Is it easier to talk to people when you know they like anime? | | |
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| Have you made any lasting friendships because of your involvement with anime? | | |
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| In your opinion, are people who watch anime more or less likely to agree with your political views? | | |
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| Briefly, where do your views fall on the political spectrum? (Left, center, right...) | | |
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| Do you think that anime is more accessible to one sex in particular? Why or why not? | | |
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| Do you think that anime is more accessible to one ethnicity group in particular? Why or why not? | | |
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| Are your family and friends who are not involved with anime supportive of your interests? Why do you think this is the case? | | |
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| Have you been criticized for your interest? | | |
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| If so, did this have any effect on your relationships with other anime fans? | | |
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| What do you think are the reasons some people don't like/understand anime? | | |
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| How do you think nonfans think of fans of anime? | | |
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| Anime is becoming more of a mainstream phonmenon. Are you excited to be able to share your interest with others? | | |
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| Are you concerned that the new fans will somehow not appreciate anime as much or cheapen your experience with anime? | | |
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| Why are you interested in anime? | | |
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| Why do you think others are drawn to anime? | | |
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| Would you classify anime as foreign and exotic or as universally accessible? Why? | | |
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| What are the foreign and/or universal aspects of anime? | | |
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| Do you want to share your interest of anime with others? | | |
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| Are you involved with an anime club or an internet forum where you discuss anime with other fans? If so, which clubs and/or forums do you participate in? | | |
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| If you're in a club, would you encourage a person who doesn't really know much about anime to attend a club meeting? | | |
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| Do you feel less at ease with discussing your interest in anime outside of a club setting (or a setting where the majority of people present share an interest)? Why or why not? | | |
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| Do you feel that people who share your interest in anime generally seem to understand you more easily than nonfans do? | | |
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| Do you feel you can pretty easily understand individuals who share your interest in anime? | | |
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| On a scale of 1-10 (one being the lowest, 10 being the highest), how important is anime to you? | | |
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| On a scale of 1-10 (one being the lowest, 10 being the highest), how important is anime to your social life? | | |
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| On a scale of 1-10 (one being the lowest, 10 being the highest), how important is anime to your friends? | | |
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| On a scale of 1-10 (one being the lowest, 10 being the highest), how important is anime as a trend to American pop culture? | | |
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| As a pop culture phenomenon, do you think anime will become more important or less important in the near future? | | |
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| Do you think that the sudden popularity in anime is a trend in pop culture that should be studied? | | |
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| Why do you think this trend in popularity is occuring in the United States? | | |
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| If there is any other way anime has affected your life (your point of view, your interests, your hobbies, making friends, etc) or any story or anecdote you would like to share, please use this space to elaborate. | | |
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| Your identity will be kept completely confidential. Would you be willing to answer additional questions through email at a later date? |
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| If you are comfortable answering more questions, please leave your email address. | | |
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