I'm conducting a quick little survey among folks about fan behavior in sports for one of my classes. I'd be mighty appreciative if folks would consider taking it. It's not that long (5 questions, multiple choice), and hopefully won't take longer than 5 minutes. Feedback about the survey is appreciated as well! Thanks!
Fan Behavior Survey
1. Are you male or female?
A) Male
B) Female
2. How much of an interest do you take in professional (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS) or collegiate (NCAA) sports? Please select the answer that best fits.
A) Not a sports fan (don’t really follow, watch, or care for sports)
B) Casual sports fan (will watch or go to the occasional game)
C) Sports fan (follow at least one major college or pro sport regularly)
3. As you perceive it, how do you think fan behavior has changed over the last 20 years?
A) Fans behave worse
B) Fan behavior has gotten better
C) Fan behavior is about the same as it was 20 years ago
4. If you answered that fan behavior has gotten worse, what do you think is the *main* reason for the increase in bad fan behavior?
A) Sale of alcohol at sporting events
B) Television marketing, video games
C) Proportional increase in number of sporting events in the last 20 years
D) Widening class difference between fans and players in last 20 years
E) Media exposure to excessively celebrating players and their extreme acts
F) Falling social standards in society
G) Arrogant, overpaid athletes
H) Reason not listed? (Please specify)
5. What, if anything, do you think should be done about bad fan behavior? Choose as many reasons as you like, but if you pick more than one, list them in order of importance.
A) More security at sporting events
B) Ban alcohol sales
C) Less media exposure to over-the-top athletes
D) Teach athletes to be better role models
E) Harsher penalties and prosecution for fans who are out of line
F) Something not listed (please specify)