Gaming and Religion Survey (Results)

[Nivag the Owl]

My in-depth analysis was saved in a version of 'Word' that I don't have on this PC so I can't give you the interesting stuff just yet, other than the stats. I will get a hold of it as soon as I can and post it as soon as possible.

Thankyou to all those who have participated. I'm afraid the last dozen people to take the survey will not be counted as I'm already well into the data analysis, so, sorry about that but I still thank you for taking the survey.

Spoiler: Origianl Post

I've just been asked (like 10 seconds ago) to create a survey for an assignment so I can collect and analyse data. Rather than get up and go outside, I'd rather just ask you guys! Can you please take this 10 question survey on gaming and religion. I would very much appreciate your contribution.

As I need at least 50 people to take it, I am actually going to be going around town as well so I'm not going to be able to thank you guys just yet! But thanks in advance for those who decide to participate.

You can be as descriptive as you want.

1. Age: 18
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Atheist
4. Belief in afterlife: None
5. Belief in astral projection: None
6. Do you game? Yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? 2-3
8. What format(s) do you play? PC and Wii
9. Which is your preferred genre? FPS / RTS
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No

EDIT: Also, if you think this is interesting you can discuss it. Make the most of it haha.

 

[x434343]

1. 15
2. Male
3. Roman Catholic
4. Yes
5. No
6. Yes
7. 4-6
8. FPS, RTS, RPG, Mission-Based Driving
9. FPS
10. No

 

[Peach_hat]

1. Age: 18
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Athiest. I was raised christian but I decided to change once I had actually read the bible.
4. Belief in afterlife: N/A
5. Belief in astral projection: N/A
6. Do you game? Whenever and wherever I can.
7. How many hours a day do you game? Fluxuates from 3 to 20
8. What format(s) do you play? PC, DS and Wii. Everyone needs a few Nintendos.
9. Which is your preferred genre? Role Playing I guess. More options and styles than anything else.
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? Yes. Gamers are generally smarter people who do avid research and try to see things laterally as well as from their own thoughts and experiences. This includes religion and science and I think the more hours gaming usually means they will tilt toward the latter.

I didn't proof read this, edit it yourself if you need to.


EDIT: Descriptive enough?

 

[Viper190]

19
male
None
No
No
Yes
4-6 ish
PC, 360, Wii
FPS
No

 

[GyroCaptain]

1) 23
2) m
3) Protestant (Presbyterian)
4) yes
5) no
6) yes
7) highly variable, average ~1
8) Format? Console, mostly, but PC as well.
9) RPG, FPS, and action
10) Nein, das ist verruckt.

 

[Inverse Skies]

1. 21
2. Male
3. N/A
4. No, death is the end.
5. No.
6. My word yes.
7. Variable, depends on study load for uni, work times, sporting commitments etc. Lets say it averages to 1-2 hours.
8. RPG, JRPG, FPS, RTS, Platforming etc.
9. JRPG and FPS would have to be my favorite genres.
10. No, my time I have to game depends solely on the other, sometimes more important commitments in my life.

Good luck with your assignment

 

[ace_of_something]

1. Age: 28 going on 29
2. Gender: male
3. Religion: Lutheran
4. Belief in afterlife: yes
5. Belief in astral projection: no
6. Do you game? yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? half an hour to three
8. What format(s) do you play? PC Preferred, PS3, and pen and paper
9. Which is your preferred genre? RTS, RPG, pretty much anything that's good multiplayer
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No

 

[Elomin Sha]

1. 23
2. Male
3. None
4. Unsure (As a Gamer I hope it either says Continue Y/N or Level 2
5. No
6. Yes
7. 5-7 (day dependant)
8. RTS, Beat 'em up, FPS, Racing, Flight, RPG
9. RPG
10. I don't think there is but that is dependant on how games are perceived in a household under different factors, mainly figures people look up to.

 

[ChocoFace]

1. Age: 16
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Agnostic
4. Belief in afterlife: Yes
5. Belief in astral projection: No
6. Do you game? Yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? 1-6
8. What format(s) do you play? I don't know what you mean by that. Sorry
9. Which is your preferred genre? Fighting
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No

weird assignment you got there.

 

[Valiance]

"You can be as descriptive as you want."

1: 18
2: Male
3: Agonistic
4: Sort of.
5: Yes.
6: I wouldn't bebon this forum, would I?
7: If I'm home alone, somewhere around 6-10. Most days I can't do this.
8: Aw, bollocks. PC, PC, Gamecube, Dreamcast, PC, and consoles at friends houses.
9: Turn Based Strategy? Haha. FPS, I guess.. (but old, good ones!), and RTS. (Note: I play much more genres and don't -really- have a favorite)
10: I doubt it, really. Maybe extremists wouldn't play as violent games?

 

[AndyFromMonday]

1. Age: 17
2. Gender:Male
3. Religion: I'm godless
4. Belief in afterlife: Nope
5. Belief in astral projection: Nope
6. Do you game? Yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? Depends,It's mostly all about when I go out and such, but I'd say about 2 hours In the week and 2 - 3 weekends.
8. What format(s) do you play? Console(Xbox) PC
9. Which is your preferred genre? RPG, FPS, RTS.
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? Nope

 

[TheHorizon]

1. Age: 16
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Athiest
4. Belief in afterlife: None
5. Belief in astral projection: What? (No, I don't think so)
6. Do you game? Hells to the yeahs
7. How many hours a day do you game? 1 to 2
8. What format(s) do you play? Xbox 360 (soon to get a new laptop as well)
9. Which is your preferred genre? RPG/Shooter/Horror (Resident Evil is a great example)
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? Not actually the ammount of play time, but the content, definitley.
Religious (Christian) people that I know tend to go for lower rated (ESRB rating, not review score) games.

 

[090907]

1. Age: 25
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Christian
4. Belief in afterlife: yes
5. Belief in astral projection: None
6. Do you game? Yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? 2-3
8. What format(s) do you play? PC and 360
9. Which is your preferred genre? FPS / Rpg
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No

 

[o_0coxy0_o]

1. Age: 18
2. Gender: Female
3. Religion: None
4. Belief in afterlife: Nope
5. Belief in astral projection: Yea.
6. Do you game? Yea
7. How many hours a day do you game? Varies, from about 2-6
8. What format(s) do you play? PC, Xbox and Wii.
9. Which is your preferred genre? FPS
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? I guess maybe, more time praying is less time playing... except if your praying someone will free you from that smoker...

 

[Lord George]

1. Age: 16
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Georigist
4. Belief in afterlife: I will be reincarnated into my children
5. Belief in astral projection: None
6. Do you game? Yes
7. How many hours a day do you game? 3-4
8. What format(s) do you play? PC, Ipod touch
9. Which is your preferred genre? RTS/RPG
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No

 

[Magical Hans]

1. Age: 19
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Pagan/Norse
4. Belief in afterlife: I should but No
5. Belief in astral projection: No
6. Do you game? Yes, a lot
7. How many hours a day do you game? 2-4
8. What format(s) do you play? PC and Xbox 360
9. Which is your preferred genre? All except Racing and Sports
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? No, unless you claim gaming is a religion.

 

[Aedwynn]

Oh, why not? Here we go;

1. Age: 26
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Atheist
4. Belief in afterlife: Nil (Not applicable)
5. Belief in astral projection: No. But I believe people can genuinely believe to have done that and be very convincing in their relating of the experience.
6. Do you game? Yep!
7. How many hours a day do you game? About 5
8. What format(s) do you play? PC, and also tabletop and roleplaying if you're counting those.
9. Which is your preferred genre? Either RTS or RPG.
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion?Haha! No. I think few people factor in 'time playing games' to their choice in religion. I think most religious people have been raised to believe what they believe and that others pick a religion that appeals to them after some research. (I dabbled in Wicca for a time...) I don't really think time gaming has anything to do with either choice.

 

[orifice]

1)35 (36 in may)
2)male
3)Hare Krishna!
4)yes
5)yes
6)yes
7)variable, 2-8 hours
8)PC
9)RPG (I also play RTS and FPS)
10)No, not really. (not unless some religions frown on such things)

 

[Raven's Nest]

1. Age: 21
2. Gender: Male
3. Religion: Spiritualist
4. Belief in afterlife: Kind of, just not in the traditional sense.
5. Belief in astral projection: No
6. Do you game? Yeah baby!
7. How many hours a day do you game? Between 1 and 8
8. What format(s) do you play? Xbox 360, PC
9. Which is your preferred genre? RPG, FPS, RTS
10. Do you think there could be a link between hours gaming and choice of religion? Umm... Maybe...I'm not really qualified to make that judgement...I'll get my manager.