QUESTIONNAIRE Section A: Personal Information 1. Age Group
a) Below 20 b) 21-25
c) 26-30 d) Above 31
Section B: Use and Impact of SNS 2. How often do you visit SNS?
a) Daily b) Once a week
c) Twice a week d) Occasionally
3. How much time do you spend on SNSs?
a) Less than 1 hour b) 1 - 2 Hours
c) 3 - 4 Hours d) 5 - 6 Hours
e) 7 - 8 Hours f) More than 8 Hours 4. Tools used for accessing SNSs
a) PCs b) Laptop
c) Smart Phones
5. Reasons/Purpose for using SNS (You can tick more than one option) Purpose
Put mark Get in touch with other researchers
Get in touch with family and friends
Disseminate research output (papers, conference presentations, etc.) Follow other researchers’ activities
Disseminate curriculum vitae
No specific aim, signed up because other researchers from the department/faculty are there
Find collaborators for research projects
Disseminate teaching material (notes, class slides, etc.) To participate in Discussion Forum
Search for a job To keep updated Instant Messaging
To play games and entertainment Others
If others (please specify) _____________________________________________
6. Which type of SNSs tool you use? (You can tick more than one option)
a) Facebook b) Twitter c) WhatsApp
d) Skype e) Instagram f) YouTube
g) Blogs h) Wiki i) Google+
j) LinkedIn k) MySpace l) Hike
m) Snapchat n)Tumblr o) Flickr
p) Musical.ly r) Pinterest 7. Opinions about Social Networking Sites (SNS)
a) Helpful for easy communication
b) Easy for communicating with many
c) Easy to get in touch with old and new friends d) Useful for academic communication
8. Problems facing while using Social Networking Sites (SNSs) a) Non availability of full-fledged internet connectivity b) Lack of time
c) Lack of security/privacy d) Not user friendly
e) Lack of technical knowledge
9. Level of satisfaction using Social Networking Sites (SNSs)
a) Highly satisfied b) Satisfied
c) Partially satisfied d) Not satisfied
10. Reliability of Social Networking Sites (SNSs)
a) Reliable b) Partially Reliable
c) Not Reliable
Date: Signature of the Respondent
