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Content and Parental Control Survey

There is much debate about the state of content online and in the media. Do you think there is too much sex or violence or other inappropriate content? What do you think is the best way to address this issue. What products would you use or what solutions would you propose?


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We appreciate your honest answers to the questions below.

First lets get some background info:

  1. What is your age?


  2. Your Sex:


  3. Your highest level of education completed:


  4. Your marital status:


  5. Your children (if any):

    Children:Age:
    First: none      male      female      3 or under     4-6     7-12     13-17     18+    
    Second: none      male      female      3 or under     4-6     7-12     13-17     18+    
    Third: none      male      female      3 or under     4-6     7-12     13-17     18+    
    Forth: none      male      female      3 or under     4-6     7-12     13-17     18+    
    Fifth: none      male      female      3 or under     4-6     7-12     13-17     18+    

  6. Numerous studies of the effects on children of overexposure to TV and video games have been conducted. These studies strongly suggest a correlation with the negative impacts listed below. Please rate your level of concern with each:

    Lowered academic performance: No Answer     Not concerned     Indifferent     Concerned     Very concerned    
    Violent and aggressive behavior: No Answer     Not concerned     Indifferent     Concerned     Very concerned    
    Poor social skills:
    (i.e. tact and manners)
    No Answer     Not concerned     Indifferent     Concerned     Very concerned    
    Increased likelihood of
    drug/alcohol abuse:
    No Answer     Not concerned     Indifferent     Concerned     Very concerned    
    Increased likelihood of
    early sexual activity:
    No Answer     Not concerned     Indifferent     Concerned     Very concerned    


  7. What do you think is the best solution for dealing with inappropriate content on television and in video games?


  8. What do you think is the best solution for dealing with inappropriate content on the Internet?


  9. If you were to use an access control device that would restrict usage based on a schedule set by parents (an example of such a device can be seen Here), which would you endorse? (check all that apply)
    The V-chip being built into all components
    An Access Control Device that would restrict a device's usage without authorization
    Personal attention
    Nothing - this is not an issue


  10. If an access control device were available, how likely would you be to purchase one?


  11. How much would you be willing to pay for such a device?


  12. From what source would you most likely purchase such a device?(check all that apply)

    - Word of mouth
    - Infomercial
    - TV commercial
    - Shopping channel
    - Internet
    - In stores

  13. How would you use such a device? (check all that apply)

    - Control television access
    - Control videogames by limiting TV power
    - Control video games by limiting video game power
    - Control computer game access by limiting power to monitor
    - Control Internet access by limiting power to monitor

  14. If you had something like an Access Control Device that would limit power to a device, how concerned would you be that your children might attempt to circumvent this protection?



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