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Hello, everyone. I'd like to ask a favor. I'm primarily a model railroader (I model the C&O's Piedmont Subdivision - check it out at http://www.piedmontsub.com) and a member of the National Model Railroad Association. I also occasionally model other subjects (see some of my other models at http://www.larryzdaily.net) and I'm a member of the IPMS. I'm also a research psychologist interested in the psychology of hobbies and I'm currently conducting an online survey. If you have about half an hour and wouldn't mind helping me out, the survey's at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DNX3QKB
Thanks,
Larry
Hi,
I took the survey, but one thing I noticed was that I am on some medication that might affect some of my answers but the questionaire never asked about that. So I hope that doesn't impact things.
PF
-Josiah
PF, Josiah,
Thanks! I really appreciate you're taking the time.
Best,
Done.
John
Part hobby related, part psych exam.... hmmmmm
F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!
U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!
N is for NO SURVIVORS...
- Plankton
LSM
The survey made me feel young. It made me feel like an undergraduate student again.
Tojo72I started,but it required way to much brain power and thinking.
I don't need no stinkin' psycholgy survey. There's nothing wrong with me. LOLOLOLOL!!!
Just finished it. Grateful for the opportunity..
Youth, talent, hard work, and enthusiasm are no match for old age and treachery.
I want to thank ygmodeler4, John (wolfhammer1), stikpusher, ridleusmc, Eric, and jtilley for taking the time to complete the survey.
Tojo72, thanks for giving it a go. Much appreciated.
BlackSheepTwoOneFour - pretty sure you're correct - you don't need a survey. I'm just trying to figure out why everyone else needs to be a modeler.
Eric - I may have some preliminary quanitative results in a month or so. It depends on how many folks complete the survey in the next few weeks. Analysis of the open-ended questions might take longer. I'll make a note to get back to you when I have something.
Best to all, and thanks again for the help.
Wow, very interesting. I don't see why anyone would complain about the time required and hope I get extra points for 100% honesty.
Jack
Done, but it took me more than a half hour. Just a bit slower I guess.
How are you going to use this data?
lzdaily@comcast.net BlackSheepTwoOneFour - pretty sure you're correct - you don't need a survey. I'm just trying to figure out why everyone else needs to be a modeler.
I wouldn't say it's a "need." It's a hobby we all enjoyed since it's humble beginnings. WHy? Because it was cool. LOL! I am interested in hearing your findings.
I took the survey Larry.
I learned a lot about myself and why I build models after some thought and introspection.
I also learned I dislike what I do for my job and went down the wrong career path. Didn't really have a choice at the time. Need to feed the family and provide of a home after all.
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/
Thanks to tempestjohnny, Jack (jrb53), ikar01, and modelcrazy for taking the survey.
A couple of side notes: modelcrazy, I never did finish all my planned Mustang builds. I still have two -D's and a K to go, but my basement is a mess. I tore down my old model railroad and started a new one.
BlackSheepTwoOneFour, I've made a note to send you results when I get them. As I noted in a previous message, I might have some preliminary results in about a month.
Revenant, the purpose of the study is to answer two questions. The first is why some of us choose to build models? The second is, given that there seems to be a great deal of similarity in building models and creating art, how are model builders and artists similar and how are they different. If the results are interesting (and I really think they will be), I plan to write them up and publish them in a journal.
Best to all,Larry
Completed the survey last night. Good luck with your research!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Ok, you got me curious. Survey done!
Could you post a link to the article on this thread when it's published?
I'm curious to see the results.
I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.
Have fun.
Bruce
On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF
1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I
Thanks to Gamera, BlackSheepTwoOneFour, and Bruce (hogfanfs) for taking the time to complete the survey. Much appreciated.
Cdn Colin, I'd be happy to post a link when I get this finished and written up.
Happy modeling,
P.S. - when this is done, I might find time to complete my half finished model of Weaver's P-51D.
done-diddley-done
"Growing old is inevitable; growing up is optional"
" A hobby should pass the time - not fill it" -Norman Bates
I was required to complete an Army survey my first year in the Army. I was sent follow up surveys every few years or so for a couple of decades. I still get follow up surveys even though I retired in 2011.
Interesting questions, I played, you have another one done.....
We live in fame or go down in flame.
Wirraway, XF-15DCC - thanks for completing the survey. Very much appreciated.
Rob, I won't send you any follow up surveys. I promise.
Best to all,
All done.
Not worried about follow ups, I filled out your survey. I understand the importance of surveys.
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