2 short questionaires (1 Viewer)

[Emmy-Lou**1989]

Occupation: Student and waitress
Age: 17
Gender: female
Suburb: Cowra (Central West NSW)
Religion: Catholic
Ethnic Background: European


1. Where do you normally look for news?
I try to watch the News on TV every night and i read the newspaper every morning...i like to know what's going on.
2. What is your main source of news?
Television and Newspapers

3. Which source of media do you believe is most reliable when it comes to news? The news on SBS is probably the most relianble as it is less biased
4. Rate the importance you place on the stories that usually get the headlines (1 being of the least importance and 10 being of the most):

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. a) How do you rate the importance of sporting stories? 2
b) How do you rate the importance of entertainment stories? 2
c) How do you rate the importance of human interest stories? 3
d) How do you rate the importance of political stories? 5
e) How do you rate the importance of world news stories? 7
f) How do you rate the importance of crime stories? 6

6. a) What type of stories do you believe deserve to be the front page news stories? Stories that are significant to us and the world as a whole. b) Why? because we all need to know what is going on in the world especially as the world continues to get smaller through increased use of technology.7. Do you believe the news stories that get most coverage are an adequate representation of what you care about?(explain)
No i think that most of what gets covered in the news isn't as important as some of the issues that don't get covered.

8. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to you? i guess that if they are showing something alot it makes you stop and think about the issue more. It often influences what my friends and i discuss.b) Why do you think this would be the case? The news is often biased so that you believe what the news readers tell you to believe

9. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to society? probably the same as the influence it has on meb) Why do you think this would be the case? Same reasons
10. How do you feel about the influence media has on society? I think that sometimes the media has too much influence...it sometimes tells people what to believe and can distort the evidence

 

[Emmy-Lou**1989]

1. Age: 17

2. Sex: female

3. Cultural background: Australian (European)

4. Were you born in Australia? Yes

5. If you could solve one issue which directly affects you, or will directly affect you in the near future, which would it be? Global Warming

6. Why do you think some people may give up on trying to solve global issues such as global warming, poverty, etc?
The problem sometimes seems to big and people feel helpless.

7. Would you say that you are mainly focused on the daily events in your life as opposed to global issues which have been occurring for many years? Why do you think this may be the case?
No while i focus on my own daily events i still have time to focus on global issues

8. Name three global issues you feel most affected by. How do they make you feel?
Global Warming, Terrorism, Poverty...these issues do not affect me personally but they affect the world we live in and the world of the future.

9. As a result of these feelings, do they cause you to watch the news and read the newspapers more often? Please tick one of the boxes.

Yes

10. Do you think Australia could do more to help resolve global issues? Please tick one of the boxes.

Yes

 

[nicole21290]

Occupation:_____Student_________________________
Age: ________17____________________________
Gender:__________Female________________________
Suburb: ____________Dapto, Wollongong_____________________
Religion: ______________Christian - Presbyterian_______________
Ethnic Background:______Aussie/Scottish/British_________________




1. Where do you normally look for news?
Newspapers_____________________________

2. What is your main source of news? _newspapers________________________________________________________

3. Which source of media do you believe is most reliable when it comes to news? Newspapers______________________
4. Rate the importance you place on the stories that usually get the headlines (1 being of the least importance and 10 being of the most):



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
































5. a) How do you rate the importance of sporting stories?6
b) How do you rate the importance of entertainment stories?5
c) How do you rate the importance of human interest stories?6
d) How do you rate the importance of political stories?8
e) How do you rate the importance of world news stories?9
f) How do you rate the importance of crime stories?8

6. a) What type of stories do you believe deserve to be the front page news stories? Split - World new & local issues that impact on the individual_

b) Why?
_I think its important to have balance. While it is important to have issues affecting people globally it is also important to let people know what is going on in their own community
7. Do you believe the news stories that get most coverage are an adequate representation of what you care about?(explain)No - I think that many issues are underplayed. Issues in other smaller countries where thousands die are put in a tiny little column while a speed camera not working is front page new. i think this is wrong that we are so focused on ourselves and what annoys us everyday instead of the immense suffering going on in other places that is so much worse than anything we will ever see or go through

8. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to you?I refuse to be influenced - what I see as important is not influenced by the media in any way although they may bring my attention to issues I was unaware of

b) Why do you think this would be the case?
N/A
9. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to society? _I think by portraying issues such as Shane Warne reuniting with his wife instead of highlighting the issues such as thousands dying of no food at all they promote an individualistic and selfish attitude and one that is obsessed with celebrity in many cases.

b) Why do you think this would be the case? By constantly pushing this in our faces and telling it that is 'a travesty', 'worst ever', 'unjust' we start believing it especially as blaming others for the problems that are generally of our own causing is part of human nature. In the cases of the enormous publicity celebrities get I believe that people want to read it because of two reasons: 1. it provides an escape of sorts from their own lives and 2. they feel better about themselves when they read about how pathetic the celebrities are____________________________________________________________

10. How do you feel about the influence media has on society?I feel it should focus more on the real issues and shouldn't pander to the crowds by telling us about stupid, insignificant things. It has a great opportunity to broadcast much about the world to people and I hate it when it abuses this position by glossing over important issues and highlighting unimportant ones

 

[nicole21290]

Desensitisation in Australia
Where Does Empathy Lie?
1. Age: __17___________
2. Sex: Male Female

3. Cultural background: ___aussie/british/scottish________________________



4. Were you born in Australia? Yes No

5. If you could solve one issue which directly affects you, or will directly affect you in the near future, which would it be? The drought


6. Why do you think some people may give up on trying to solve global issues such as global warming, poverty, etc?
As soon as part of the issue is solved another part pops up or another wholem issue arises. This causes many to see the attempt to solve these problems as futile and a waste of time. Some just feel 'que sera sera' (whatever will be, will be) and others when they don't see an immediate solution also feel their work is useless

7. Would you say that you are mainly focused on the daily events in your life as opposed to global issues which have been occurring for many years? Why do you think this may be the case?
Unfortunately I think I am. I try and focus on these more global issues, and have been more of late, but I believe primarily because of our selfish nature we become consumed with our little world and the problems within it___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________


8. Name three global issues you feel most affected by. How do they make you feel?
Global warming - This frankly scares the hell out of me and I worry when I see that the problem is just getting worse
Poverty - I hate seeing people go hungry and without a home and am angered when I see firework diplays costing billions when that money could be used to totally lift a country out of debt
War - Civilians being killed in war upsets me. I sometimes am angered when the politicians are so blind and aren't brave enough to admit they have made a mistake


9. As a result of these feelings, do they cause you to watch the news and read the newspapers more often? Please tick one of the boxes.

Definately

10. Do you think Australia could do more to help resolve global issues? Please tick one of the boxes.

Yes No

Good luck and have a great day

 

[NamelessOne]

Occupation: Student
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Suburb: Mt. Pritchard
Religion: I was raised Catholic but have a constant war raging within my self about my religious beliefs
Ethnic Background: Father - Austarlian born Italian
Mother - Anglo-Australian

1. Where do you normally look for news? Television or occasionally the internet
2. What is your main source of news? SBS World News

3. Which source of media do you believe is most reliable when it comes to news? Newpapers seem to me the most reliable, but SBS World News is by far the most reliable TV news program

4. Rate the importance you place on the stories that usually get the headlines (1 being of the least importance and 10 being of the most):

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. a) How do you rate the importance of sporting stories? 1
b) How do you rate the importance of entertainment stories? 1
c) How do you rate the importance of human interest stories? 4
d) How do you rate the importance of political stories? 10
e) How do you rate the importance of world news stories? 10
f) How do you rate the importance of crime stories? 8

6. a) What type of stories do you believe deserve to be the front page news stories? Stories that actually matter eg. Politics, Human Rights, Conflict, World Isssues, Environment
b) Why? These stories are in my opinion important and deserve front page coverage

7. Do you believe the news stories that get most coverage are an adequate representation of what you care about?(explain)
Frankly, NO. Theres far too much rubbish about entertainment, sport etc. Not enough about the suffering and problems in the world.

8. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to you?
The media has a huge influence on issues that are important to me and this scares me eg. consertive sources skew public opinion about the political situation, environment etc.

b) Why do you think this would be the case? People trust the media far too much and the reality is the media is generally very biased.

9. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to society? See above
b) Why do you think this would be the case? "

10. How do you feel about the influence media has on society? I feel media influence in society is alarming. People need to be more critical and raise there voices, as the media can have a detremental affect on our society

 

[munchybuddy]

I am posting my own and one for a friend
I would appreciate any

SORRY I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO ATTACH IT

Desensitisation in Australia
Where Does Empathy Lie?


1. 17__
2. Female

3. Australian and Maltese
4. Were you born in Australia? Yes
5.Global issues like pollution, whaling etc_
6. Because they are too lazy to do anything about it to help, and they don’t feel that the affects of it will show in their lifetime. Also people only feel as though they have time for themselves. As long as they are not directly affected by it- that’s all they think matters
7.Yes, because everyone is so wrapped up in their own lives they forget to look at the bigger picture
8. Whaling, pollution, and anything to do with animal cruelty. The animal cruelty especially makes me feel very frustrated and sad. People treat animals so badly, and they hurt these poor creatures in so many unforgivable ways. I feel so sorry for these animals because human are just ruining their planet and they are unable to stand up for themselves, they are so vulnerable, and human take advantage of their vulnerability
9. Yes


10. Yes

​

 

[munchybuddy]

I am currently conducting a study on headline news and who decides what is important to us for my HSC. I am collecting people’s opinions on the topic and would appreciate your help in you answering this questionnaire. Your identity will remain confidential and your results anonymous, please answer all questions.





Occupation: student
Age: 17
Gender:female__
Suburb: _________________________________
Religion: __catholic______________________________
Ethnic Background: Australian and maltese___



1. Where do you normally look for news? tv, newspapers
2. What is your main source of news? tv____________________________

3. Which source of media do you believe is most reliable when it comes to news? tv

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

​

x




x





x




x





x




x
5. a) How do you rate the importance of sporting stories?
b) How do you rate the importance of entertainment stories?
c) How do you rate the importance of human interest stories?
d) How do you rate the importance of political stories?
e) How do you rate the importance of world news stories?
f) How do you rate the importance of crime stories?

6. a) What type of stories do you believe deserve to be the front page news stories? Heroic and spirit heightening stories. Stories that make you feel good. Also the ones that need to have a large population informed (ie- a wanted criminal)

b) Why? Because it makes you feel good(heroic). And it informs you on things you need to be informed about (crime)

7. Do you believe the news stories that get most coverage are an adequate representation of what you care about?(explainyeah, but I believe the media makes it important to us. If the media didn’t blow stories out of proportion (which they do) then they would be unable to get the reaction and intrest that they get from the general public

8. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to you? A massive influence
b) Why do you think this would be the case? Because the media is everywhere, we cannot get away from it. It is a major actor in our socialisation. The only people that can truly say they have not been influenced by the media are people like “Hermits” who keep away from everything and everyone

9. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to society? A massive influence

b) Why do you think this would be the case? The media make issues important to society. Ie- the issues would not be important if the media didn’t blow them out of proportion

10. How do you feel about the influence media has on society? _____________________________________ I feel it has a bad influence on society and forces people to think and act in specific ways. It influence people to do things that they wouldn’t normally do. It doesn’t allow people to think freely.

Thankyou for your timeJ, your help is appreciatedJJJ​

 

[marchetta]

Occupation: Student
Age: 20
Gender: female
Suburb:Baulkham Hills
Religion: Catholic
Ethnic Background: Australia


1. Where do you normally look for news? Channel 10 news, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph.

2. What is your main source of news? Newspaper (daily telegraph).

3. Which source of media do you believe is most reliable when it comes to news? TV - you actually get to see video footage of the stories portrayed, making them more reliable.
4. Rate the importance you place on the stories that usually get the headlines (1 being of the least importance and 10 being of the most):


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. a) How do you rate the importance of sporting stories? 1
b) How do you rate the importance of entertainment stories? 3
c) How do you rate the importance of human interest stories? 9
d) How do you rate the importance of political stories? 10
e) How do you rate the importance of world news stories? 10
f) How do you rate the importance of crime stories? 8

6. a) What type of stories do you believe deserve to be the front page news stories? Crime, war, political events.

b) Why? Because they're the most important, most interesting.

7. Do you believe the news stories that get most coverage are an adequate representation of what you care about?(explain) Yeah, definitely. If newspaper just had boring random articles in it, nobody would buy them!

8. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to you? A strong influence.

b) Why do you think this would be the case? The media have a lot of power, and this power influences people's views and stuff. Like, the media have already given a bad name to p-platers due to their negative coverage of them.

9. a) What influence do you think the media has on what IS important to society? yes

b) Why do you think this would be the case?
If they make a big deal about an issue, it makes us feel that we should care about, even if it doesn't affect our life.

10. How do you feel about the influence media has on society? i don't know, i'm not really influenced by it... i guess it depends on what people are influenced by.