Questionnaire to surve the use of Internet  among the students

Questionnaire on internet surfing habit of college going students:

Introduction:  Your responses will help us understand the internet surfing habits of students better. Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your ability.

Personal Information:

1. Age: ________

2. Gender: Male  (  ) Female  (  )  Non-binary  (  ) Prefer not to say  (  )

3. College Year: Fresher (  )     Second  (  ) Final  (  )  Post graduate  (  )

4. Major/Area of Study: _________________

Internet Usage:

5. How often do you access the internet?

1)       Multiple times a day             (  )

2)       Once a day                                (  )

3)       A few times a week                (  )

4)       Once a week                             (  )

5)       Rarely                                         (  )

6)       Never                                          (  )

6. What devices do you primarily use to access the internet? (Tick mark all that apply)

1)       Smartphone                             (  )

2)       Laptop                                        (  )

3)       Desktop computer                 (  )

4)       Tablet                                         (  )

5)       Other (please specify) _________________________

7. On average, how many hours per day do you spend online?         ______ hours.

8. What time of day do you usually spend the most time on the internet?

1)       Morning                                     (  )

2)       Afternoon                                 (  )

3)       Evening                                          (  )

4)       Night                                           (  )

9. Do you access the internet during class or lectures?                     Yes/No

Purpose of Internet Usage:

10. What are the primary reasons you use the internet? (Tick mark all that apply)

1)       Academic research                                             (  )

2)       Social media                                                         (  )

3)       Entertainment (videos, gaming, etc.)           (  )

4)       Online shopping                                                  (  )

5)       News consumption                                             (  )

6)       Communication (email, messaging apps)   (  )

7)       Streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)                  (  )

8)       Other (please specify) _______________________

11. How often do you use the internet for academic purposes?

1)       Daily                                            (  )

2)       A few times a week                (  )

3)       Once a week                             (  )

4)       Rarely                                         (  )

5)       Never                                          (  )

12. Have you ever participated in online courses or educational platforms?                  Yes/No

Social Media Habits:

13. How many social media platforms do you actively use?

1)       None                                           (  )

2)       1-2                                               (  )

3)       3-5                                               (  )

4)       More than 5                             (  )

14. On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media? _______

15. Do you feel that your use of social media affects your daily life (e.g., relationships, self-esteem)                                                                                                  Yes/No/Not sure

Online Entertainment:

16. How often do you watch online videos or stream content?

1)       Daily                                            (  )

2)       A few times a week                (  )

3)       Once a week                             (  )

4)       Rarely                                         (  )

5)       Never                                          (  )

17. Do you engage in online gaming?                                                                      Yes/No

18. On average, how many hours per week do you spend gaming online? _______________

Online Communication:

19. How often do you use email for communication purposes related to your studies?

1)       Daily                                            (  )

2)       A few times a week                (  )

3)       Once a week                             (  )

4)       Rarely                                         (  )

5)       Never                                          (  )

20. Do you use online messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Messenger) to communicate with classmates or professors?                                                                            Yes/No

Information Consumption:

21. How often do you read news articles or blogs online?

1)       Daily                                            (  )

2)       A few times a week                (  )

3)       Once a week                             (  )

4)       Rarely                                         (  )

5)       Never                                          (  )

22. Have you ever encountered misinformation or fake news while surfing the internet?                                                                                                             Yes/No

23. How confident are you in your ability to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources online?

1)       Very confident                         (  )

2)       Somewhat confident             (  )

3)       Not very confident                 (  )

4)       Not confident at all               (  )

Privacy and Security:

24. Do you take measures to protect your privacy and personal information while online?

Yes/No/Sometimes

25. Have you ever experienced any online security issues (e.g., hacking, phishing scams)?

Yes/No/Not sure

Impact on Studies:

26. Do you think your internet usage habits affect your academic performance?

Yes/No/Not sure

27. How often do you find yourself procrastinating on academic tasks due to internet usage?

           Frequently/Sometimes/Rarely/Never

Online Shopping:

28. How often do you make purchases online?

1)       Frequently                  (  )

2)       Occasionally              (  )

3)       Rarely                           (  )

4)       Never                           (  )

29. What types of products do you usually purchase online? _____________

30. What factors influence your decision to make purchases online? (Tick mark all that apply)

1)       Convenience                            (  )

2)       Price                                            (  )

3)       Product reviews                      (  )

4)       Security of payment methods         (  )

5)       Brand reputation                    (  )

6)       Other (please specify) ___________________

Future Intentions:

31. Do you plan to change your internet surfing habits in the future to improve productivity or well-being?

Yes/No/Not sure

General:

 Additional comments or insights regarding your internet surfing habits:

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your responses will help us gain valuable insights into the internet surfing habits of college students.