Computer-mediated Communication Amongst College Students

The purpose of this survey is to investigate how Monmouth College students use the computer to communicate with others. Please complete the following answers, honestly and accurately. In no way will your responses be traced back to you, and your participation in this study will have no effect on your relationship with Monmouth College.

Directions: Check all that apply.

1. I use the computer for….

¨ Writing papers

¨ Researching for papers/assignments

¨ Researching for personal interests

¨ Keeping track of my schedule

¨ Emailing friends on campus

¨ Emailing friends at home

¨ Emailing professors

¨ Instant messaging friends on campus

¨ Instant messaging friends at home

¨ Playing games (not online)

¨ Playing online games

¨ Meeting other people

¨ Talking in chat rooms

¨ Downloading music

¨ Downloading games

¨ Downloading movies

¨ Surfing the web for fun

¨ Keeping current on local and global events

¨ Other:

Directions: Complete each statement.

2. Of the above uses, I use the computer most to:

3. Of the above uses, I use the computer least to:

4. If I am communicating via the computer I most commonly use:

(Ex. Email, instant message, chat rooms, etc.)

Directions: Check one response for each question.

5. In a given day, on average I spend hours on the computer.

¨ 0-2

¨ 3-5

¨ 6-8

¨ 9-11

¨ 12+

6. In a given day, on average I send emails.

¨ 0-4

¨ 5-9

¨ 10-14

¨ 15-19

¨ 20+

7. In a given day, on average I spend hours instant messaging others.

¨ 0-2

¨ 3-5

¨ 6-8

¨ 9-11

¨ 12+

Directions: Circle yes or no for each statement.

8. I have my own computer in my room. Yes No

9. My roommate has a computer in the room. Yes No

10. The computer is the most efficient way for me to
communicate with others on and off campus. Yes No

11. I enjoying meeting new people through the computer. Yes No

12. I would use the computer to find a significant other. Yes No

13. I know others who have used the computer to find a
significant other via the computer. Yes No

14. I use the computer more at school than at home. Yes No

15. If I could, I would use a laptop in class. Yes No

Directions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

What is your personal opinion of computer-mediated communication?

How do you feel computer-mediated communication compares to communication via the phone or in person?

In your opinion, how has the computer affected communication?

Directions: Please complete the following demographic information.

Sex (circle one): Male Female

Age (circle one): 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Rate your comfort level on the computer:

Extremely Uncomfortable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Extremely Comfortable