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Do you have an Instagram, Twitter or Facebook account?
Yes
No
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Do you post selfies onto any social media channels? If so, how often?
No
Yes, once a day, maybe a few times a week
Yes, reasonably often, once a week, a few times a month
Yes, very rarely, like after a new haircut or a special occasion etc
Other
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How do you feel when people like your selfies/posts?
Indifferent, I do it for my own personal gains
Elevated, the more people who like it, the better I feel
I don't like it when people like my selfies/posts
Other
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How do you feel/ what do you do when no-one or a low amount of people like your selfies/posts? (A low number being less than 10). You can select more than one answer.
Indifferent, it's only a selfie/post.
A bit disheartened, I thought I looked great/I thought it was interesting
I start to question whether I looked that great in the picture/whether the content was good.
I delete the selfie/post, maybe repost at another time.
Happy.
Embarrassed.
Ignored.
Other
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What is your opinion of someone who's entire feed is pictures of themselves?
I don't have an opinion of them, I don't know them.
They're self obsessed.
Great selfie taking skills!
Boring
Other
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Do you find people act a certain way on Instagram?
No, they're the same offline and online.
Yes, they embellish their lives.
Yes, they try too hard.
Yes, they're completely different online, it's like they have a separate life.
Other
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Why do you think people want to take selfies and share them with all of their followers?
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Which of these statements do you agree with?
I want people to see me in a particular way on Instagram, so they can have a particular opinion of me.
I self-edit on Instagram so I can appear to live a certain life.
I won't post some images on my Instagram because it may ruin the aesthetic.
My Instagram page has an aesthetic that I control through filters or particular content.
I want it to come across to others that I don't really care about my Instagram aesthetic, but I do still consider it and put thought into what I post.
I don't care about what my instagram looks like to other people. I just post stuff that I like.
I don't follow an aesthetic on my Instagram
I am influenced by other people on Instagram and their aesthetic.
I post what I know will get me 'likes'.
I don't use Instagram.
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These statements are about why and how you use your social media channels. Please select the statements you agree with.
I am more likely to follow someone if they are good-looking/ post beautiful pictures of themselves.
I use social media for inspiration.
I use social media to post beautiful images.
I use social media to 'stalk' people.
I use social media to show off something. e.g A new pair of shoes
I use social media for attention.
I use social media more actively when I'm lonely, e.g posting more frequently.
I use social media for validation - e.g What do you think of this new jumper? What do you think of this hair colour?
I use social media for in-depth discussions and to argue topics.
I use social media to learn.
I use social media to find new content such as music etc.
I use social media for guidance in life e.g inspirational quotes, encouragement.
I use social media to talk with my friends.
I use social media to make new friends.
Other
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