USE THE PRINT FEATURE OF YOUR BROWSER TO PRINT OUT THIS SURVEY AND MAIL TO PROFESSOR CARDUCCI AT THE ADDRESS BELOW: 
 

If you have questions or comments about the Shyness Research Institute, send e-mail to the director, Bernardo J. Carducci -- bcarducc@ius.edu 

 If you would like to participate in Carducci's research on shyness, send a completed copy of the Shyness Research Institute Survey to him. Responses will be kept confidential. 

 After downloading this text, you can select your answers to the questions by using an asterisk next to your choices, then cut, paste and e-mail the text to the Shyness Research Institute. Or, print this text from your laser printer and send your completed questionnaire using regular postal delivery. 

 Respond to: 
Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., Director 
Shyness Research Institute 
Indiana University Southeast 
New Albany, IN 47150 
OR 
bcarducc@ius.edu 

SHYNESS AND TECHNOLOGY SURVEY

Your age: 
Your occupation: 
Date of birth: 
Ethnic identification: 
Indicate: male or female 
Eye color: 
Hair color: 
Education: 

 Please answer the following questions as honestly as possible. 

How many hours a week do you spend on the Internet chatting, exchanging e-mail or otherwise interacting with others? 
 0-5 hours 
6-10 hours 
11 or more hours 
 

What is your principal purpose for socializing on the Internet? 
Seek new information 
Meet new people 
Develop personal relationships 

What topics do you discuss with others during live chats, with e-mail or Usenet newsgroups? 
General topics (such as current events or business interactions) 
Personal topics (hobbies and other special interests) 
Intimate topics (details about your life or family) 

How much of your true identity do you reveal while interacting with others on the Internet? 
Completely true 
Somewhat true 
Not at all true 

Do you believe you will develop in-person, or "in-real-life," relationships with people you meet online? 
No, not at all 
Possibly 
Yes, definitely 

Thank-you for your participation, 

 Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., Director 
Shyness Research Institute 
Indiana University Southeast 
New Albany, IN 47150 

 Responses will be kept confidential.