University survey on pro wrestling (Revised)

[Guest RollingSambos]

To anyone who participated in the last survey, thanks a lot. Also thanks to anyone who participates in the new one.

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1. What is your age?

 

2. How many hours of professional wrestling do you watch per week?

 

a) 2-4 hours b) 7-10 hours c) 10+ hours

 

3. Have you ever been involved in domestic violence (This incldues violence against siblings)?

 

a) Yes b) No

 

4. If so, were you the victim or the perpetrator?

 

5. If so, rate your experience level with domestic violence:

 

a) I have experienced domestic violence several times

b) I have had a few experiences with domestic violence

c) I have experienced one isolated incident of domestic violence

 

6. Have you ever participated in “backyard wrestling” (yes or no)?

 

7. How would you describe your personality type?

 

a) Aggressive b) Normal c) Docile

 

8. Are you more or less aggressive after watching professional wrestling?

 

a) More b) Less c) The same

 

9. Do you settle arguments/confrontations with violence?

 

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Never

 

10. What is your knowledge level of the effects of TV violence on human behavior?

 

a) Expert b) Somewhat educated c) None whatsoever

 

11. In your opinion, does professional wrestling on TV causes violent behavior?

 

a) Yes b) No c) Not exclusively

 

12. How do you feel about participating in violence after watching professional wrestling?

 

a) More willing b) Slightly more willing c) No change d) Less willing

 

13. What is the primary reason that you watch professional wrestling?

a) Violence b) Athleticism c) Storylines d) Comedy e) Sex

 

14. What is the secondary reason that you watch professional wrestling?

 

a) Violence b) Athleticism c) Storylines d) Comedy e) Sex

 

15. Do you feel that professional wrestling is responsible for aggressive behavior in its adult (18+) audience?

 

a) No b) Yes c) Depends on the viewer

 

16. What is your favorite brand of professional wrestling?

 

a) WWE/WWF b) WCW c) ECW d) Japanese/puroresu c)

 

17. Do you typically cheer the antagonist (heel) or protagonist (babyface) when watching wrestling on TV?

 

a) Antagonist b) Protagonist c) It doesn’t matter

 

18. Do you identify more with the antagonists or protagonists?

 

19. What is your attitude towards the violence towards women in professional wrestling TV programming?

 

a) I enjoy it b) I am offended by it c) I am neutral

 

20. In 1-2 sentences, briefly describe your thoughts on pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin (Steve Williams) being arrested and put on 1 year’s probation for assaulting his wife Debra Williams: