Project Blackout (Gaming)
watchLAB
w
elcomes you to th
e
pre-qualifying
online survey for Project
Blackout (Gaming)
!
Topic:
Gaming
Genders:
All
Ages:
12-54
Sessions Available: Monday, February 26th - Friday, March 1st
Type of study:
Focus Groups OR Remote Friend Group Interview
Length:
up to 90 minutes
Location:
Seeking participants Nationwide
Incentive:
$125+
(
Payment would be mailed to you as a check. We estimate that checks would be mailed out about 6 weeks after the last interviews for this study have been completed.)
Before you get started -- some stuff you should know:
After you fill out the survey, we will review your responses. If you appear to be a possible match to our client's research criteria we will call you
to verify your responses and ask you some additional questions to determine if you fully qualify. Please note that simply filling out the survey does not automatically qualify you for the study. Also, due to a potentially high volume of responses, we may only be able to respond to those who appear to be a possible match.
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Contact & Basic Info
First Name
Last Name
Mobile Phone
Email
Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
Age
Gender
Please select...
Woman
Man
Non-Binary
Prefer to Self-Identify
Ethnicity
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Caucasian or White
Hispanic / Latina/ Latino/ Latinx or South or Central American
African American, African, or Black
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other race, ethnicity, or origin
I identify with more than one of the above
City
State
Zip Code
Metro Area
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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Austin-Round Rock, TX
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
San Francisco–Oakland–Hayward, CA
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
St. Louis, MO-IL
OTHER
How long have you been in the United States for?
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I was born here.
I have lived here for more than ten years.
I have lived here for less than ten years.
I am only here temporarily, for a set period of time, or in passing
Urbanicity
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Urban
Suburban
Rural/Small Town
Highest level of education attained
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Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate or GED
Some college coursework, no degree
Trade / vocational school degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Post-graduate degree
Marital Status
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Single, never married
Living with partner
Married
Divorced
Widowed
Other
Employment Status
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Full Time
Part Time
Unemployed
Homemaker
Retired
Student
Other
What is your job title?
What organization do you work for?
What does your organization do? What industry is it in?
Household Income
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Under $25,000
$25,001-$35,000
$35,001-$40,000
$40,001-$50,000
$75,001-$150,000
$150,000+
Don't know
Technology Details
Which, if any, of the following devices do you own?
Desktop
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
E-Reader
None of the above
Does your computer have a webcam you would be willing to use during this remote interview session?
Yes
No
Does your desktop/laptop have a working and connected mouse that you can use during your session?
Yes, I have a mouse
Yes, I have a trackpad
No
Do you have
working
speakers and a microphone or a
working
headset that can be used for audio for your desktop/laptop?
Yes, I have working speakers and a microphone
Yes, I have a working headset that can be used for audio
No
What type of Internet connection do you have on your desktop/laptop computer?
High speed (like Cable modem or DSL)
Dial-up
What operating system does your computer run on?
Windows (8.1or higher)
Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher)
Chromebook (Chrome OS)
Other
Does your desktop/laptop computer allow you to connect to remote meeting software (such as Zoom) and/or do you have administrator rights for your computer?
Yes
No
You
may
be asked to share your desktop/laptop screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?
Yes
No
Would you be willing to install Zoom on your desktop/laptop for your interview?
Yes
No
Please tell us...
If you have participated in market research projects before, what subjects have you discussed?
Do you, or any member of your family or close friends, currently work or have ever worked in any of the following industries? Select all that may apply.
Journalism
PR, Marketing or Advertising
Hospitality / Restaurant Services
Entertainment - Movies, Theatre, Theme Parks, or other attractions
Gaming - for mobile, PC, console or offline
Market Research
Aviation
None of the above
Do you have any children?
Yes
No
What are the age and gender of each of your children?
What are the top 3 activities that make up a typical week for you? Please select from the list below.
Watching films and TV series
Playing sports/going to the gym/being physically active
Gaming (PC/Console/Mobile)
Hanging out with friends and family
Going out to the cinema/theatre/comedy/live music
Does your child regularly play games via PC, console, mobile, and/or tablet?
Please select...
Yes, my child plays games on one of these devices at least weekly
No, my child does play games on one of these devices but it's less than once a week
No, my child does not play any games on these devices
Does you regularly play games via PC, console, mobile, and/or tablet?
Please select...
Yes, I plays games on one of these devices at least weekly
No, I play games on one of these devices but it's less than once a week
No, I do not play any games on these devices
Which of the following best describes you?
Please select...
I identify as a gamer, and it's a big part of who I am
Gaming is one of my favorite hobbies and I dedicate a lot of time to it
I like gaming, but I wouldn't call myself a gamer
I don't like gaming that much
None of the above
How often do you game on each device?
Console: Xbox
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
Console: PlayStation
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
PC
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
Mobile
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
Who do you game with, and how often?
Alone
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
With friends/family online
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
With friends/family in person
Please select...
5+ times a week
3-5 times a week
1-2 times a week
a few times a month
a few times every 1-3 months
Never
Which of games do you personally own and frequently play (atleast one hour per week) at the moment?
Which games do you NOT personally own and frequently play (atleast one hour per week) at the moment?
Which games did you used to play frequently (for atleast one hour per week) but have since stopped playing in the last 2 years?
Thinking about your typical week, list out your "gaming moments", the different occasions that you game within the week. For each moment, please tell us the following details (When? Where? What Games? Who With? (EX: 1. After work, in the living room, playing zelda, by myself 2. After work, in the living room, playing fifa, with friends)
For each of these moments, can you please tell us what motivates you the most? Please choose atleast 2 motivations.
Improving skills and getting better at the game
Achieving milestones / goals and advancing through the game
Getting the best stats and reaching the highest level / score possible
Trying to overcome challenges with strategic planning and tactics
Completing every single step, task, challenge, and quest across the entire game
Exploring new worlds and discovering things within them.
Collecting items / treasure
Expressing myself by changing the appearance of characters, items, or buildings
Designing and building something new within a game world
Modifying or building on games to customize them (modding)
Immersing in a storyline and drama
Playing the role of a particular character in another world
Doing things that are impossible in the real world
Feeling a thrill and sense of excitement when playing
Destroying characters, items, or buildings
Other: please specify
Having thought about your individual moments, which of the following best describes your main motivation for gaming overall?
Improving skills and getting better at the game
Achieving milestones / goals and advancing through the game
Getting the best stats and reaching the highest level / score possible
Trying to overcome challenges with strategic planning and tactics
Completing every single step, task, challenge, and quest across the entire game
Exploring new worlds and discovering things within them.
Collecting items / treasure
Expressing myself by changing the appearance of characters, items, or buildings
Designing and building something new within a game world
Modifying or building on games to customize them (modding)
Immersing in a storyline and drama
Playing the role of a particular character in another world
Doing things that are impossible in the real world
Feeling a thrill and sense of excitement when playing
Destroying characters, items, or buildings
Other: please specify
Which of the following words would your friends use to describe you? Please pick atleast 3, but no more than 3.
Optimistic
Calm
Motivated
Intelligent
Friendly
Confident
Aloof
Fun
Forgetful
Pessimistic
Loyal
Hardworking
Funny
Talkative
Serious
Lively
O
pen
Self Conscious
Thoughtful
Warm
Shy
Finally, just for fun, what is your favorite game at the moment and why?
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