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Impact the news has on your mental wellbeing
We are conducting a small research project, this survey will take 1 minute. Thank you for your time.
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1.
What is your age?
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Under 18
18-24
25 to 64
65+
Prefer not to say
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2.
How often do you come across news stories, even when you haven't actively looked for them?
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Several times a day
About once a day
A few times a week
Less than once a week
Rarely or never
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3.
In the past month, how often has following the news negatively affected your mental wellbeing?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
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4.
In the past month, how has the news affected the way you feel? (Choose as many as appropriate)
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It has made me feel worried or anxious
It has made me feel sad or upset
It has made me feel angry or frustrated
It has made me feel less hopeful about the future
It has had a positive impact
It hasn't noticeably affected how I feel.
I'm not sure
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5.
How often does something you see or hear in the news stay on your mind or affect your mood after you've finished watching or reading it?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Not sure