1. Where/how did you find out about this survey?
2. Are you a member of the Southern California Genealogical Society? yes no, but I use the facilities or attend occasional meetings there no
3. Are you a member of the Orange County California Genealogical Society? yes no, but I use the facilities or attend occasional meetings there no
4. Are you a member of the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists? yes no
5. Are you a professional genealogist? yes no
We would now like to find out a little more about your personality and what is important to you. Please answer the following questions with your normal everyday behavior in mind. These items do not have to relate specifically to your genealogy activities. For each of the following statements, please indicate how often the statement applies to you using the scale (left to right): 0 - never, 1 - occasionally or seldom, 2 - fairly often, 3 - very often or nearly always
Please answer the following questions with your normal everyday behavior in mind. These items do not have to relate specifically to your genealogy activities.
For each of the following statements, please indicate how often the statement applies to you using the scale (left to right): 0 - never, 1 - occasionally or seldom, 2 - fairly often, 3 - very often or nearly always
1. I try to pass along the knowledge I have gained through my experiences. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
2. I do not feel that other people need me. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
3. I think I would like the work of a teacher. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
4. I feel as though I have made a difference to many people. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
5. I do not volunteer to work for a charity. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
6. I have made and created things that have had an impact on other people. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
7. I try to be creative in most things that I do. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
8. I think that I will be remembered for a long time after I die. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
9. I believe that society cannot be responsible for providing food and shelter for all homeless people. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
10. Others would say that I have made unique contributions to society. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
11. If I were unable to have children of my own, I would like to adopt children. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
12. I have important skills that I try to teach others. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
13. I feel that I have done nothing that will survive after I die. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
14. In general, my actions do not have a positive effect on other people. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
15. I feel as though I have done nothing of worth to contribute to others never occasionally fairly often very often
16. I have made many commitments to many different kinds of people, groups, and activities in my life. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
17. Other people say that I am a very productive person. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
18. I have a responsibility to improve the neighborhood in which I live never occasionally fairly often very often
19. People come to me for advice. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
20. I feel as though my contributions will exist after I die. This statement applies to me: never occasionally fairly often very often
Below is a list of specific behaviors or acts. Over the past two months, it is likely that you may have performed some of these behaviors. It is also likely that you have not performed many of them as well during this time. Please consider each behavior to determine whether or not you have performed the behavior during the past two months. If you have performed the behavior, please try to determine how many times you have performed it during the past two months. For each behavior, provide one of the following ratings: Select "0" if you have not performed the behavior during the past two months. Select "1" if you have performed the behavior one time during the past two months. Select "2" if you have performed the behavior more than once during the past two months.
Select "0" if you have not performed the behavior during the past two months. Select "1" if you have performed the behavior one time during the past two months. Select "2" if you have performed the behavior more than once during the past two months.
1. Taught somebody a skill. not performed one time more than once
2. Served as a role model for a young person. not performed one time more than once
3. Won an award or contest. not performed one time more than once
4. Went to see a movie or play. not performed one time more than once
5. Gave money to a charity. not performed one time more than once
6. Did volunteer work for a charity. not performed one time more than once
7. Listened to a person tell me his or her personal problems. not performed one time more than once
8. Purchased a new car or major appliance (e.g., dishwasher, television set). not performed one time more than once
9. Taught Sunday School or provided similar religious instruction not performed one time more than once
10. Taught somebody about right and wrong, good and bad. not performed one time more than once
11. Told somebody about my own childhood. not performed one time more than once
12. Read a story to a child not performed one time more than once
13. Babysat for somebody else's children. not performed one time more than once
14. Participated in an athletic sport. not performed one time more than once
15. Gave clothing or personal belongings to a not-for-profit organization (such as "Goodwill," "Salvation Army," etc.). not performed one time more than once
16. Was elected or promoted to a leadership position. not performed one time more than once
17. Made a decision that influenced many people. not performed one time more than once
18. Ate dinner at a restaurant. not performed one time more than once
19. Produced a piece of art or craft (such as pottery, quilt, woodwork, painting, etc). not performed one time more than once
20. Produced a plan for an organization or group outside my own family. not performed one time more than once
21. Visited a non-relative in a hospital or nursing home. not performed one time more than once
22. Read a novel. not performed one time more than once
23. Made something for somebody and then gave it to them. not performed one time more than once
24. Drew upon my past experiences to help a person adjust to a situation not performed one time more than once
25. Picked up garbage or trash off the street or some other area that is not my property. not performed one time more than once
26. Gave a stranger directions on how to get somewhere. not performed one time more than once
27. Attended a community or neighborhood meeting. not performed one time more than once
28. Wrote a poem or story. not performed one time more than once
29. Took in a pet. not performed one time more than once
31. Did something that other people considered to be unique and important. not performed one time more than once
32. Attended a meeting or activity at a church (not including conventional worship service such as Mass, Sunday morning service, etc.). not performed one time more than once
33. Offered physical help to a friend or acquaintance (e.g., helped them move, fix a car, etc.). not performed one time more than once
34. Had an argument with a friend or family member. not performed one time more than once
35. Contributed time or money to a political or social cause not performed one time more than once
36. Planted or tended a garden, tree, flower, or other plant. not performed one time more than once
37. Wrote a letter to a newspaper, magazine, Congressman, etc. about a social issue. not performed one time more than once
38. Cooked a meal for friends (nonfamily members). not performed one time more than once
39. Donated blood. not performed one time more than once
40. Took prescription medicine not performed one time more than once
41. Sewed or mended a garment or other object. not performed one time more than once
42. Restored or rehabbed a house, part of a house, a piece of furniture, etc. not performed one time more than once
43. Assembled or repaired a child's toy. not performed one time more than once
44. Voted for a political candidate or some other elected position. not performed one time more than once
45. Invented something. not performed one time more than once
46. Provided first aid or other medical attention. not performed one time more than once
47. Attended a party. not performed one time more than once
48. Took an afternoon nap. not performed one time more than once
49. Participated in or attended a benefit or fund-raiser. not performed one time more than once
50. Learned a new skill (e.g., computer language, musical instrument, welding, etc.). not performed one time more than once
51. Became a parent (had a child, adopted a child, or became a foster parent). not performed one time more than once
52. Has anyone else in your immediate family (in your household) completed this survey? no yes
Finally, we would like to ask you some brief items addressing the use of personal computers and genealogy. Please answer the items to the best of your knowlege.
1. How comfortable are you using personal computers? extremely uncomfortable extremely comfortable
Do you use ...
2. genealogy software? No Yes
3. genealogy websites? No Yes
4. genealogy bulletin boards? No Yes
5. email for genealogy? No Yes
6. Was genealogy a major reason you learned to use a personal computer? No Yes
7. How long have you used a personal computer for genealogy? I don't use a computer for genealogy at all less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5 - 6 years 7 - 8 years 9 - 10 years 10 years or longer
8. How long have you used a personal computer for all other reasons, other than genealogy? less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5 - 6 years 7 - 8 years 9 - 10 years 10 years or longer
9. Have personal computers been more of a hindrance or a help, in other words, have computers been more of a problem or more of a help for your genealogy? very problematic/hindrance very helpful
Do you have anything to add to any of your answers? Do you have any additional information you think is important for us to know about you as a genealogist? If you are adding to a previous question, please let us know which one.