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Media preferences and security awareness among older adults.
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How much time do you spend watching broadcast TV per week?
None
Less Than 1 Hour
Between 1 - 3 Hours
More than 3 Hours
When do you most frequently watch TV?
I don't Watch TV
Morning
Daytime
Evening
What is your favourite TV show?
What is your favourite Game show?
How much time do you spend watching Streaming Services (Netflix, Prime, etc) per week?
None
Less Than 1 Hour
Between 1 - 3 Hours
More than 3 Hours
When do you most frequently watch Streaming Services (Netflix, Prime, etc)?
I don't Watch Streaming Services
Morning
Daytime
Evening
What is your favourite program on a streaming service (Netflix, Prime, etc.)?
Which streaming service do you use most often?
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Apple TV
Disney
Other
How much time do you spend listening to radio per week?
None
Less Than 1 Hour
Between 1 - 3 Hours
More than 3 Hours
When do you most frequently listen to the radio?
I don't Listen to Radio
Morning
Daytime
Evening
What is your favourite radio show?
How much time do you spend listening to podcasts per week?
None
Less Than 1 Hour
Between 1 - 3 Hours
More than 3 Hours
When do you most frequently listen to podcasts?
I don't Listen to Podcasts
Morning
Daytime
Evening
What is your favourite podcast?
How much time do you spend playing video games per week?
None
Less Than 1 Hour
Between 1 - 3 Hours
More than 3 Hours
When do you most frequently play video games?
I don't play video games
Morning
Daytime
Evening
What is your favourite video game?
Do you read books?
Yes
No
What is your favourite book?
Do you read printed news?
Yes
No
What is your favourite newspaper?
Do you read magazines?
Yes
No
What is your favourite magazine?
Do you read online news?
Yes
No
What is your favourite news provider/website?
What comedians do you find the most entertaining?
Do you take part in community media events (movie screenings, cinema nights, etc.)?
Yes
No
Not available, but I would if they were
Not available, but I would NOT if they were
What is your favourite genre of film/TV? (pick top 3)
Historical Drama
Documentary
Romance
Scifi / Fantasy
Horror / Thriller
Drama
Action
Comedy
Reality
Crime
What TV do you find frustrating?
If you could change anything about TV, what would it be?
What kind of media would you like to see more of?
(Multiple Choice) Which of the following best describes the style of presenter that you prefer
Serious
Funny
Professional
Informative
Objective
Satirical
Conversational
Friendly
Reserved
Concise
Can you name a TV program that you feel is particularly trustworthy?
How often do you use a desktop/laptop computer?
Never
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Regularly
Very Often
How often do you use a tablet?
Never
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Regularly
Very Often
How often do you use a mobile phone?
Never
Very Rarely
Occasionally
Regularly
Very Often
What do you most frequently use the internet for?
Direct Communication
Social Media
Youtube
Banking
Shopping
Other
I don't use the Internet
What is your preferred social media?
Direct Communication
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Twitter (X)
Other
I don't use social media
Multiple Choice: Which technological devices do you own?
Desktop / Laptop
Tablet
Mobile Phone
Smart Home Devices
Wearable Devices (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.)
I do not own internet capable devices
How comfortable do you feel using technology?
I avoid it when I can
I Tolerate it but would rather human interaction
I accept that it is a normal part of life
I enjoy it when it is simple to use
I love it and always want new gadgets
How would you rate your own ability to detect scams?
Not vigilant (I'm likely to fall for scams)
Somewhat vigilant (I might fall for some scams)
Neutral (I'm unsure of my ability to detect scams)
Fairly vigilant (I can usually detect scams, but might miss some)
Very vigilant (I can easily spot scams)
How confident are you in protecting yourself online?
Not confident (I can't protect myself online)
Somewhat confident (I think I can't protect myself)
Neutral (I'm unsure of my ability)
Somewhat confident (I can usually protect myself online)
Very confident (I know I can protect myself online)
How likely do you think you are to be exposed to cyber-security threats?
Very Unlikely
Somewhat likely
I'm not sure
Somewhat likely
Very likely
Have you had any personal experience with scams or cybercrime?
I would rather not say
Yes, personally affected
Yes, a family member or friend was affected
No
Do cyber attackers use voice calls or text messages to trick people like you?
I don't know
No
Rarely
Occasionally, but there are other approaches
Yes, Often
Which of the following are scammers most likely to use?
Emotional Manipulation
Blackmail and other fear tactics
Pretending to be someone else
Who would you contact first if you felt like someone might be trying to scam you?
Your Age
Under 55
55-65
66-75
75-85
Over 85
Your Gender
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Other
Geographic Region (city,country)
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