Cultural Studies: STAR TREK

Questionnaire as part of a scientific work by students of Media Education at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

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How old are you?

Please specify your gender.

In case you are a student, what course are you enrolled in?

Would you consider yourself a Star Trek "fan"?

Would you describe Star Trek as (your) hobby?

Would you say you are interested in Star Trek?

How much time do you dedicate to engaging with Star Trek in general?

At what age did you start engaging with Star Trek?

Would you say Star Trek has had an influence on your socialization, contributing to who you are today?

How strongly would you describe the influence of Star Trek on your personality?

Did Star Trek possibly influence your career/study choice?

In what form do you engage with Star Trek?

Never.Rarely.Occasionally.Often.Always.
Watching episodes
Watching movies
Attending Trekdinners
Writing fanzines
Reading fanzines
Active participation in forums and web communities
Passive participation in forums and web communities
Attending conventions
Face-to-face conversations in everyday life with friends, acquaintances,...
Media-mediated conversations (chat, Skype,..) with friends, acquaintances,...
Membership in a local Star Trek club or association
Membership in a regional Star Trek club or association

How closely do you feel Star Trek relates to reality on a technical basis?

How closely do you feel Star Trek relates to reality on a societal basis?

Which of the following points do you find important on a content level/presentation for Star Trek?

Completely insignificant.Not important.MediumImportantVery important.
Action
Relationships
Interpersonal conflicts
Moral and philosophical questions
References to reality in encrypted form (social critique)
Portrayal of technology
Visual effects
Depiction of alien worlds
Space phenomena (wormholes,...)
Futuristic visions
Character development

How much do the points you have named as "(very) important" apply to the individual series?

Not at all.Barely.Moderately.Quite.Extremely.
Star Trek: The Original Series
TNG
DS9
VOY
ENT

How much do you like the individual Star Trek series and movies?

Not at all.So-so.Medium.Good.Very good.
Star Trek: The Original Series
TNG
DS9
VOY
ENT
Star Trek 1979
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991
Generations 1994
First Contact 1996
Insurrection 1998
Nemesis 2002
Star Trek 2009

Are you familiar with the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory"?

If yes, do you watch it?

How would you evaluate the portrayal of the Star Trek fans depicted there?

Do you think the content of Star Trek is correctly portrayed in "The Big Bang Theory"?

Do you play Star Trek video games? If so, which ones?

How often do you play these games?

Do you prefer single-player or multiplayer?

How often do you play video games that are not related to Star Trek?