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The Effect of Reality TV on the Perception of Romantic Relationships

This survey is for a study about reality television being conducted by students at Kennesaw State University. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your responses will be anonymous and used only for statistical purposes. We really appreciate your participation!
Please select the answers that best apply to you.

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* 1. On an average day, how many hours do you spend watching television?

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* 2. When do you spend the most time watching television?

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* 3. What type of programming do you watch most often?

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* 4. Do you ever watch reality TV shows?

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* 5. Please select which shows you watch/have watched. (Select all that applies).

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* 6. In a typical week, approximately how many reality TV shows do you watch?

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* 7. How long has/have your romantic relationship(s) last/lasted?

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* 8. Are you married?

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* 9. Do you plan on one day becoming married?

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* 10. Have you been divorced?

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* 11. Have you ever cheated during a romantic relationship?

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* 12. Do you view infidelity as a relationship-ending factor?

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* 13. Would you continue to date someone after an infidelity has taken place?

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* 14. For the following questions, please circle the answer that best indicates how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

I enjoy watching reality TV shows.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Reality TV

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* 15. When I watch reality TV shows, I get so involved that I do not want to change the channel.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Involved

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* 16. Reality TV rarely shocks me like it once did.

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Rarely shocks

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* 17. Watching reality TV makes me think that it is okay to get divorced without the attempt of counseling.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Divorce Okay

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* 18. Watching reality TV makes me question a partner’s honesty.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Question Partner

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* 19. Watching reality TV makes me feel that I have stronger morals and values than participants on the show.

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Stronger Morals

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* 20. Watching reality dating shows makes me value my relationship with my significant other more.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Value Relationship

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* 21. Reality TV shows should feature more provocative material to hold my interest.

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Provocative Material

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* 22. Watching reality TV makes me think it is good to date someone who is wealthy.

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Date Wealthy

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* 23. I like watching reality TV because I can relate to the participants.

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Relate

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* 24. Watching reality TV makes me think that there are other factors to consider than love in building a relationship.

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Other Factors

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* 25. Please answer the following questions for demographic purposes.

What is your sex?

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* 26. What is your age?

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* 27. What is your ethnic background?

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* 28. Are you a college student?

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* 29. Please use the space below to provide any comments you have about reality television shows including the reasons for watching, likes/dislikes about the shows, and your personal take on romantic relationships.

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