Computer Gaming Questionnaire (Dissertation)

[wannabedamned]

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

6-10

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

Yes, For 1 I use this forum quite often, And number 2, I spend a lot of time gaming with friends, It's a social activity.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

It's a scapegoat used by people who already have a problem.

 

[Haly]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Female

2. Which age range do you fit into?

21-24 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Unskilled manual
And Self Employed

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

21-30

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)
Yes, I have a real passion for it and I wouldn't be writing game reviews if I hadn't started playing games I've also made friends through gaming.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes definitely. My post graduate dissertation is on the subject so I'd have to say that really

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.
I think they can tip some people over the edge, but no more so than television, films, comic books, music, illicit drugs, arguments with friends etc can do. So really they are often scapegoated but the media and society love to do that, especially with something new which gaming still is (at least in the mainstream). In other words, people prone to violence are going to do it anyhow. Rational, non violent people won't no matter how much they play violent games.

 

[BallisticJack]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Management

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

6-10

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

No

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Scapegoat. It appears to be a basic human need to find explanations for things which are difficult to understand, like acts of violence. In the absence of a better explanation it appears that Computer Gaming is the nominated fall guy.

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

Your welcome. Now get yourself down the pub and start behaving like a proper student.

 

[taz488]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

16-20 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Student

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

21-30

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£0-20

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

Made lots of awesome mates

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

I think they have very little impact on how violent a society is.

 

[Alexrose1uk]

Here are my results:

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

21-24 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Clerical

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

0-5
6-10
11-20

Week dependant


5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?


£50-100

Averaged out to include £700 machine every 2 years.

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)
First person shooter (FPS)
Real time strategy (RTS)
MMORPG


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

When I was younger I went through a bad patch for various reasons; computer games gave me something to sink myself into to take myself away from this. As a result of having outlets (this and music), I passed school and 6th form, and now have a fulltime job, rather than taking the easy route and becoming a dropout.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes. Like any tool, the trick is making it fun. Games like MMORPGs or RPGs can be used to help, and indeed have been used to help language skills for example. Any form of stimulus can be used for teaching if tailored and considered properly.

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Yes, absolutely they are used as a scapegoat; violent/disturbing images have been available for absolutely years; however these didn't cause the disintegration of society as we know it; as some have argued of video games. If someone is unhinged enough to re-enact something they see in a video game; an item which is obviously not ill, then there are obviously further mental or other such issues which haven't been dealt with. Games could act as a catalyst for someone with an existing problem, like any form of media be it music, games, or video etc, however only an already existing mentally unstable person would act on this; otherwise a sense of moral compass/reality should kick in.
If this is not happening, then there is a deeper rooted issue (such as the inability to completely distinguish reality from irreality).

There have also been studies which suggested certain areas of the brain are stimulated by video games, dependant on type for example; however as they are less dramatic or 'newsworthy'; positive video games stories are reported far less often, and it is only the negative stories which reach large scale news.

 

[tony888]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

21-24 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Student

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

11-20

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£50-100

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)
First person shooter (FPS)
Real time strategy (RTS)
Racing
Other

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

no

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

no

 

[TwoSaints]

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?


25-34 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?


40+

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?


£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

Not really as I have grown up with computer gaming, I suppose it has helped me get along with some of my friends who also have grown up playing the same games.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Computer games do not cause violence, people who are poorly brought up can find influence in computer games, just as they can in watching a film or even the news. But it is their bringing up/poor state of mind that caused the violence.

 

[Manlove is my forte]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

21-30

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favorite game type?
First person shooter (FPS)


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)
It turned me into a geek... It gave me a further interest into computing as a general subject matter. Also it developed my interest in Home Cinema systems. It has had an adverse effect in recent years of limiting my real life social activities, but then I think I have a better bunch of Online mates than Real life anyway.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

There are always going to be crazy people out there, and crazy people by their very nature do crazy things. Its possible that violent music,films or games may act as a catalyst to a crazy person going mental, but lets be honest, they were crazy to begin with. My Gaming kill count is well into the millions my RL kill count still stands at 0 and I have been killing things in computer games since I was 3 or 4

 

[meths]

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional


4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

6-10


5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49


6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

Yes. If it wasn't for games I'd be better at playing the guitar, spend more time in the pub and watch more TV.


8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes. There are many educational games around already.


9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

I don't think that games cause violence but they could trigger people who have violent tendencies to act in a violent manner. Then again so could watching TV, being shouted at, participating in sport or any other stimulus in everyday life. I don't beleive that people are any more violent these days than in times past it's just that it's reported more frequently in the media.

People with violent tendencies will be violent regardless of whether games are available or not.

 

[peterattheboro]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?


25-34 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?


Professional


4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?


6-10


5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?


£21-49


6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?


First person shooter (FPS)
Real time strategy (RTS)
Sports
Racing


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

No as i've always been a gamer so my life has been the same throughout

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

No. Anyone who plays GTA and then decides to go steal a car or kill a prostitute has mental issues.

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

No problem.

 

[Dreadi]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?


21-24 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?


Unemployed


4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?


11-20


5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£0-20


6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?


First person shooter (FPS)


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes


9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

No

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

 

[stevieg]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?


25-34 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?


Skilled manual

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?


6-10

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£0-20

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?


First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)
more rational thinking inspired by online games i.e. trying to outhink real people
8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes


9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

NO, they may supply you with no end of ideas on how to do it, but those sort of actions are of a small percentage of the gaming community, it would be like blaming the the italian job(other crime moves are available) for the actions of bank robbers

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

 

[nicktay2605]

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

21-24 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Student

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

11-20

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£50-100

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

No, just a fun hobby.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

They may not be a good idea for people who are already violent or unstable and people should not be allowed to purchase/play games unless they meet the age rating requirements, but no I don't think they are a valid scapegoat. Irresponsible parenting, poverty, and getting in with a bad crowd (gangs etc) are the main reasons for violence in my opinion. Like tv and music, video games are an easy target for people who want to find something more tangible to blame than the actual causes.

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

 

[swyllie2000]

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?


25-34 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?


Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?


11-20



5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?


£21-49


6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?


First person shooter (FPS)


7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

No - Ive always gamed

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes


9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Definate no! People can get ideas from films, news stories etc but it seems lately that gaming gets the blame. Violent people are violent people - I only play killing games and I dont go around shooting people .

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

 

[Nanoman]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

21-24 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Student

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

11-20

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£50-100

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

No, its just a hobby though all my mates class me as a geek

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

No, just bad parents trying to pass blame and kids already with mental issues.

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

 

[Jono]

1. Are you male/female?

Male

2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs

3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

11-20

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49

6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

First person shooter (FPS)

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

I've probably stopped doing stuff I'd otherwise have done with my spare time, but that coincides with moving away from an area where I would usually do such things.
I'll rephrase and say it's replaced certain activities I'd do in my spare time, rather than prevented me from doing them.

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Used as a scapegoat 100%

Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

It's alreet.

 

[Surfer]

Hi all, currently doing my final year dissertation about computer games and need to gather the opinions of gamers themselves, if you could please fill in this questionnaire it would be greatly appreciated.


Edit out any of the information irrelevant in your replies please.

1. Are you male/female?

Male


2. Which age range do you fit into?

25-34 yrs


3. Which occupation type would you consider yourself?

Professional

4. On average, how many hours per week do you spend on computer games?

6-10

5. On average, how much money do you spend per month on computer gaming related products?

£21-49


6. Which of the following is your favourite game type?

Role playing game (RPG)
Real time strategy (RTS)
Turn Based Strategy (TBS)
Sports
Adventure game

7. Do you feel that computer gaming has changed your life in anyway?, if yes please state briefly in what way(s)

Yeah - great entertainment and i dont even need to get out of bed!

8. Do you feel that computer games can be of any use in education?

Yes

9. Do you feel that computer games are indeed a valid cause of violence in society nowadays or instead used as a scapegoat?, please state briefly any comments you many have on this matter.

Killing and acts of violence against virtual people again and again can have de-sentisizing effects on the psychologically unstable - more research required in this area tbh


Thanks again for taking the time to fill in the questionnaire.

np