How do people on YouTube comments approach male and female serial killers?

Dear Participant,

I’m a second year ‘New Media Language’ student at Kaunas University of Technology.

Today I want to invite you to take part in my research study exploring public approaches toward male and female serial killers on YouTube. Your valuable answers will assist me in further stages of the research (including the analysis of YouTube comments under interviews with Aileen Wuornos and Jeffrey Dahmer, and finding insights into societal attitudes, biases, and perceptions regarding gender and criminality).

Your participation is fully voluntary, and you may withdraw from the survey at any point. All responses will be confidential and anonymous.

Thank you for your time and contribution to my research. 

If you have any questions, please contact me by email: [email protected]

Questionnaire results are available only to the author

What is your age? ✪

What is your gender? ✪

What is your highest level of education completed? ✪

Do you consider yourself to be interested in psychology or criminology? ✪

Select the most suitable frequency ✪

NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
How often do you watch interviews or documentaries with/about serial killers on YouTube?

When you hear the phrase 'serial killer', what gender do you think of first? ✪

How would you rate your familiarity with these serial killers on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being not familiar at all, 5 being very familiar)? ✪

1
5

Do you think male and female serial killers are portrayed differently in media and popular culture? ✪

Based on 'Oxford Bibliographies' popular culture is the set of practices, beliefs, and objects that embody the most broadly shared meanings of a social system (including media objects, entertainment and leisure, fashion and trends, linguistic conventions, and other things).

Do you believe that: ✪

YesNoNot sure
1. Society treats male and female serial killers differently?
2. Media coverage of serial killers contributes to their fame and romanticization?

In your opinion, which of the following factors has the most influence on the actions of serial killers? (You can select a few options) ✪

If you have anything else to add, feel free to share your ideas below: