Virtual Property Theft Research Project

I am an undergraduate student studying Criminological and Forensic Psychology at the University of Bolton. This study is designed to collect data on what affects the intensity of any reaction to digital property theft and includes questions about personality, game engagement and scenario’s including digital property theft.

By completing this questionnaire you are confirming that you are over the age of 18 and you are agreeing to becoming a participant.

All information received will remain strictly confidential and no one will have access to it outside of the people involved within this research. Your name will not be associated with any data. You have the right to withdraw from the study up to the point of data analysis,you will be asked to provide your initials and date of birth at the beginning of this study, this will become your participant number, in the event that you wish to withdraw please refer to this participant number.

Your participation is solicited on a strictly voluntary basis. Participation is strictly confidential.

Any questions that you may have about this research can be emailed to bjw1wss@bolton.ac.uk

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    Is talkative
    Does a thorough job
    Is depressed, blue
    Is helpful and unselfish with others
    Is curious about many different things
    Is full of energy
    Is a reliable worker
    Can be tense
    Is ingenious, a deep thinker
    Generates a lot of enthusiasm
    Has a forgiving nature
    Worries a lot
    Has an active imagination
    Is generally trusting
    Perseveres until the task is finished
    Is outgoing, sociable
    Makes plans and follows through with them
    Gets nervous easily
    Likes to reflect, play with ideas
    Likes to cooperate with others
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    I usually get what I want in life
    I need to be kept informed about news events
    I never know where I stand with other people
    I do not really believe in luck or chance
    I think that I could easily win a lottery
    If I do not succeed on a task, I tend to give up
    I usually convince others to do things my way
    People make a difference in controlling crime
    The success I have is largely a matter of chance
    Marriage is largely a gamble for most people
    People must be the master of their own fate
    It is not important for me to vote
    My life seems like a series of random events
    I never try anything that I am not sure of
    I earn the respect and honors I receive
    A person can get rich by taking risks
    Leaders are successful when they work hard
    Persistence and hard work usually leads to success
    It is difficult to know who my real friends are
    Other people usually control my life
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    I lose track of time
    Things seem to happen automatically
    I feel different
    I feel scared
    The game feels real
    If someone talks to me, I don't hear them
    I get wound up
    Time seems to kind of stand still or stop
    I feel spaced out
    I don't answer when someone talks to me
    I can't tell that I'm getting tired
    Playing seems automatic
    My thoughts go fast
    I lose track of where I am
    I play without thinking about how to play
    Playing makes me feel calm
    I play longer than I meant to
    I really get into the game
    I feel like I just can't stop playing
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    Angry
    Frustrated
    Aggressive
    Upset
    Sad
    Unhappy
    Not bothered
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    Try to contact the thief directly in-game
    Try to track down the thief in real life and contact them
    Contact customer services of the game
    Other
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    Angry
    Frustrated
    Aggressive
    Upset
    Sad
    Unhappy
    Not bothered
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    Try to contact the thief directly in-game
    Try to track down the thief in real life and contact them
    Contact customer services of the game
    Other
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    Had to earn a lot of XP to get the item
    Had to do a lot of quests to get the item
    Paid a lot of in-world cash for the item
    Paid a lot of real world cash for the item
    Really liked the item
    Really needed the item
    The item was rare
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