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V2 - A study to attempt to identify key psychological issues that people may have, who were once involved with controlling groups or people
1.
Informed Consent Form
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1.
This survey is
completely anonymous
to protect your privacy. It does not collect any IP addresses at all. This study is about different ways people relate to experiences with groups (or a person) in terms of the issue of control. The group may be of any kind and size. Groups might include a country, a religious group, a political group, a therapy group, a business group or corporation, even a relationship or family, or even a single person. Please pick a group that you feel is (or was) the most controlling in your life. If you do not believe you have been in a controlling group or relationship, please answer as much as you can.
There are no right or wrong answers
. Participation is completely voluntary. This questionnaire contains around 100 questions, and it will take approximately 20-25 mins to complete. You may stop at any time. You do not have to complete the survey in one go. You can use the same link to complete the survey at a later time. As we are conducting this study during the time of COVID, we would like you to answer the way you would have answered before the pandemic influenced you.
(Required.)
By checking this box, I certify that I am 18 years of age or older, and I have read and understood the above information. I consent to participate in this study.
2.
In what country do you currently reside?
United States
Other (please specify)
3.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White / Caucasian
Multiple ethnicities / Other (please specify)
4.
Which of the following categories best described your employment status before COVID-19?
Employed, working full-time
Employed, working part-time
Not employed, looking for work
Not employed, not looking for work
Retired
Disabled, not able to work
5.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Did not attend school
MIddle School
High School Student
College
Graduate/ University
Ph.D.
MBA
Medical Degree
Other profession
6.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Rather not say
Self-identify:
7.
Are you a former member of a high-control group or controlling relationship?
No
Yes
Somewhat still involved
Not applicable (if never in a high-control group)
8.
Are you currently a member of a high-control group or controlling relationship?
No
Yes
Not sure
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
9.
What controlling groups or relationships were you involved with? Please list the name of the group or the relationship (boyfriend/mother/boss)
10.
How long have you been involved with the group or person?
0 - 7 day
1 - 6 weeks
1 - 4 years
4 - 7 years
7 - 10 years
10 to 14 years or more
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
11.
Were you raised as a child in the group?
No
Yes
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
12.
At what age did you enter the group or relationship?
0-4 years of age
4-8 years of age
8-12 years of age
12-18 years of age
18-24 years of age
24 or older
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
13.
How did you exit the group or relationship?
Was forced to leave by leadership
Ran away without telling anyone
Left the group through counseling intervention
Left the group through influence from people who were not members
Left the group through influence from people who were former members
Left the group from reading a book
Left the group by looking at information on the Internet
Became disillusioned by being a member
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
14.
Have you helped others to exit the group or relationship?
No
Yes
Not Applicable
15.
How long have you been a member of an unhealthy/controlling group or relationship?
0 - 7 days
1 - 6 weeks
1 - 4 years
4 - 7 years
7 - 10 years
10 to 14 years or more
Not Applicable (if never in a high-control group)
Other (please specify)
16.
How often do you find that you are persuaded into changing your opinion on political issues?
1-Never
2-Rarely
3-Occasionally
4-Frequently
5-Usually
6-Always
17.
How often have you believed in theories that friends/family might consider to be conspiracy theories?
1-Never
2-Rarely
3-Occasionally
4-Frequently
5-Usually
6-Always
18.
How often have you believed in theories that friends/family might consider to be magical thinking?
1-Never
2-Rarely
3-Occasionally
4-Frequently
5-Usually
6-Always
19.
How much do you believe in the use of punishment on people who do not do things the right way?
1-Not at all
2-Slightly
3-Somewhat
4-Moderately
5-Strongly
6-Completely
20.
How much do you believe in the use of punishment on people who do not do things that are good for them?
1-Not at all
2-Slightly
3-Somewhat
4-Moderately
5-Strongly
6-Completely
21.
I believe climate change is real
1-Not at all
2-Slightly
3-Somewhat
4-Moderately
5-Strongly
6-Completely
22.
I believe that climate change is caused by humans.
1-Not at all
2-Slightly
3-Somewhat
4-Moderately
5-Strongly
6-Completely
23.
I support the death penalty.
1-Not at all
2-Slightly
3-Somewhat
4-Moderately
5-Strongly
6-Completely
24.
My political affiliation is
1-Democrat
2-Independent
3-Republican
4-No Affiliation
25.
Within your party affiliation, rate yourself as follows:
1-Conservative
2-Moderately conservative
3-Conservative-leaning centrist
4-Progressive-leaning centrist
5-Moderately progressive
6- Progressive
26.
How fearful are you of the opposition party?
1- Not at all fearful
2- Slightly fearful
3- Somewhat fearful
4- Moderately fearful
5- Strongly fearful
6- Extremely fearful
27.
Do you believe therapy or counseling is helpful?
1 - Not at all
2 - Slightly
3 - Somewhat
4 - Moderately
5 - Strongly
6 - Completely