Social networking MU grB/Questionaire



This questionnaire is part of a research for an article related to Social networking among Mauritian students. The results of the survey will be used for academic purposes only. The survey is anonymous and does not require any personal details to be submitted. The team greatly appreciates your help and support and thanks you for your valuable contribution.

Part A: General Information
1. Your Gender

2. Your Class

3. Your region

Part B: Frequency of Use and Social Networking Websites
4. Average hours of active internet use per day( please enter a number)_________

5. Do you have your profile on any of the following social networking sites(you may tick more than one)

If your answer isNone then go to question 6 or else go to question 7

6.	If you are not participating with any social networking sites, what is the main reason?

If you answered question 6 then you can stop here, thank you for your time.

7.	How many “Friends” you have already added on your profile (an average if you have several)

8. How often do you usually log on to your favorite SN websites?

9. How much time (on average) do you spend on your favorite SN sites per session?

Part C: The purpose of Social Networking Sites
10. Please rate the following Social networking site features on a scale of 1 to 5, ranging from completely irrelevant to very relevant:

12.	Are you aware of the dangers associated with social networking sites

Yes............. No..............

13.	If yes where does your awareness originate

14.	Can you briefly state the main benefit you gain from being part of a social network?

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Thank you very much for your kindness and time.