"Gamer" survey -- further the study of gaming!

Hey Bombardiers--I've visited the site on a daily basis pretty much since it launched, but have posted only occasionally. That changes today! Because I need something.

This survey is for an undergraduate class regarding the history of the English language. My professor, being a pretty open-minded guy, has allowed me to research the use of the term "gamer." That's where you come in!

Update: Now with a 1000% easier "click the button" response system! No personally identifiable information will be kept, yadda yadda.

http://www.kwiksurveys.com?s=ONNEKO_507b55d8

Thanks!

You should build one of those free survey webpages

@AhmadMetallic: I tried, but the free options didn't offer what I needed, and the paid ones were absurdly expensive.

Sorry, duders--turns out I just wasn't looking hard enough for a service. Click the link, and it'll take all of 30 seconds!

http://www.kwiksurveys.com?s=ONNEKO_507b55d8

Done, not sure why. But done.

@TobbRobb said:

Done, not sure why. But done.

Same. Long Live Play?

@weegieanawrench said:

@TobbRobb said:

Done, not sure why. But done.

Same. Long Live Play?

Games and such, yes.

@weegieanawrench said:

@TobbRobb said:

Done, not sure why. But done.

Same. Long Live Play?

Games and such, yes.

@N7 said:

@Melvargh said:

@weegieanawrench said:

@TobbRobb said:

Done, not sure why. But done.

Same. Long Live Play?

Games and such, yes.

For the glory of Helghan and all that.

Indeed, my life for Aiur and whatnot

Done. Good luck.

Done and done.

I'm curious about what information you garner from this survey. Like what the percentages of responses were.

Done! (^o^)

I too have accomplished the task!

A-yaaa it's DONE!

done

done...I think?

Finished. Question about another type of gamer (hardcore, casual, and...) was different. Hmmm..., tough one.

Good luck.

Done, I think.
 
Silly site.

Done, some good questions on there, had to think about a couple of them.

Done boy-oh.

I struggled to answer a few of these, because I find the word "gamer" totally gross. I would never use the word "gamer" to describe myself (or anyone else, for that matter), but the survey precludes that possiblility by asking questions like "I am sometimes embarrassed to call myself a gamer around non-gamers" and "I spend a great deal of time discussing games with other gamers." Like, I would never call myself that, nor do I tend to associate with people who self-identify as 'gamers,' so how do I answer?

To me, video games are a hobby, not a lifestyle. Like, there's no commonly used word for people who are way into movies or books! Why does there need to be one for video game enthusiasts?

At any rate, I answered all the questions. I hope this is helpful for your class!

Done. 

Also done. Good luck with the research!

Mission Accomplished. Mind doing an update later about your findings?

I poured my very soul into your survey, hope it helps.

Done, hope that was helpful duder.

Thanks for the help, guys! I'm in the process of actually writing the paper now--but here are the overall stats, for those of you who were interested. I had almost 150 responses altogether, from the different sites I posted to.

Age:

13-15 – 2 – 1.34%

16-18 – 31 – 20.81%

19-21 – 54 – 36.24%

22-27 – 41 – 27.52%

28-35 – 18 – 12.08%

36-50 – 3 – 2.01%

50+ - 0 – 0.00%

Sex:

Male – 140 – 93.96%

Female – 9 – 6.04%

How many hours per week do you spend playing video games, on average?

1-2 – 2 – 1.34%

2-5 – 15 – 10.07%

5-10 – 43 – 28.86%

10-20 – 51 – 34.23%

20+ - 38 – 25.50%

How long have you been playing video games as a serious hobby?

Less than a year – 1 – 0.67%

Less than two years – 1 – 0.67%

Less than five years – 9 – 6.04%

Less than ten years – 35 – 23.49%

More than ten years – 103 – 69.13%

Besides "hardcore" and "casual," do you think there are other categories of gamers? If so, what?

(This was a text field entry, so printing every one of the 90 responses would be impractical here.)

I am proud to call myself a gamer.

Strongly Agree – 59 – 39.60%

Agree – 39 – 26.17%

Neutral – 39 – 26.17%

Disagree – 8 – 5.37%

Strongly Disagree – 4 – 2.68%

Video games are a part of who I am.

Strongly Agree – 73 – 48.99%

Agree – 57 – 38.26%

Neutral – 9 – 6.04%

Disagree – 9 – 6.04%

Strongly Disagree – 1 – 0.67%

I spend a great deal of time discussing games with other gamers.

Strongly Agree – 40 – 26.85%

Agree – 60 – 40.27%

Neutral – 28 – 18.79%

Disagree – 21 – 14.09%

Strongly Disagree – 0 – 0.00%

Video games are primarily about fun, and should not try to be a form of expression (such as film or literature).

Strongly Agree – 3 – 2.01%

Agree – 9 – 6.04%

Neutral – 41 – 27.52%

Disagree – 60 – 40.27%

Strongly Disagree – 36 – 24.16%

I feel that video games should get better recognition from the mainstream.

Strongly Agree – 38 – 25.68%

Agree – 65 – 43.92%

Neutral – 35 – 23.65%

Disagree – 8 – 5.41%

Strongly Disagree – 2 – 1.35%

I am likely to avoid talking about games around non-gamers.

Strongly Agree – 21 – 14.09%

Agree – 58 – 38.93%

Neutral – 29 – 19.46%

Disagree – 31 – 20.81%

Strongly Disagree – 10 – 6.71%

I am sometimes embrassed to call myself a gamer around non-gamers.

Strongly Agree – 7 – 4.70%

Agree – 28 – 18.79%

Neutral – 21 – 14.09%

Disagree – 50 – 33.56%

Strongly Disagree – 43 – 28.86%

I think there is a strong difference between a casual and hardcore gamer.

Strongly Agree – 29 – 19.46%

Agree – 54 – 36.24%

Neutral – 32 – 21.48%

Disagree – 20 – 13.42%

Strongly Disagree – 14 – 9.40%

"Female – 9 – 6.04%"

What is this!?

Also, interesting results.

Not really unexpected though.