Poll: Hobby Survey! (Participation needed please Escapists!)

[Nephus]

I've got to say, I'm disappointed. First off, I'd hardly call any of the choices hobbies, but second, they all seem to be geared towards getting the result you're looking for.

Where's the choice for setting up in the park and painting a watercolor of the trees? Dragging out that old dusty violin and getting a few lessons off the internet? Put on your favorite music and contemplate existence? Learning a new skill? I could go on...

The one I'm most disappointed for missing... reading.

Yes, even in this modern age, people like to pick up chunks of processed wood that have had ink smeared on them to entertain themselves.

Age: 29

 

[SinisterGehe]

18 male "Stay in, watch a film, play video games"

I am not a people person, I prefer to stay in. And my pain condition also limits my social interaction.

 

[gmergurl]

20 and female

Videogames/movies in. I hate going outside when I have to look spiffy and "nice."

 

[Ruairi iliffe]

21, male picked 'Stay in, watch a film, play video games'

Though only because my other choice isnt on the list nor SWF.

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

Male, age 19.

I'd honestly prefer hanging out at a library or bookstore, but for the sake of your poll, I'd say going to the movies.

 

[starwarsgeek]

I'm a 20 year old male. Some nights it may be nice to just stay in, but I've still got to go with meeting up with some friends.

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

Male 18

I picked go to the cinema.

 

[LogicNProportion]

Male, 18.

Lack of Warhammer 40,000 or AirSoft option makes me cry deeply into the night.

I guess...video games...

 

[ShakyFiend]

Whenever a poll like this comes round im always impressed by the diversity in age and gender on this site, Male 16

 

[Xanthious]

Male 33

Stay in, watch a film, play video games

 

[SilentCom]

I would like to go swimming, it's been a while and I used to love to swim.
Male 21

 

[Whoracle]

Meeting friends. Male, 27.

 

[Je Suis Ubermonkey]

Video Games
17
Male

 

[Wintermoot]

might as well remove the arcade option (arcades outside of Japan are extinct)
I,m a 17 yo guy and my hobby is moddel building (unlike the rest of the escapist it,s not War Hammer but Gundam)

 

[Kwaren]

23 Male. I chose go out with friends.

 

[blarghblarghhhhh]

go out with friends male, 23.

I would think that making a poll the includes the option video games on a video games related site might mess with your results. just sayin.

 

[SpaceSpork]

Under 18, male. I like le cinema

 

[Aphex Demon]

Escapists, I have been given an assignment for my course to research the market to see which leisure activities are the most preffered to do out of the community.

If possible, when you vote, if you could tell me your choice and age so I can total up all the votes and ages, that would be much appreciated.

Thankyou all so much in advance <3

If all goes to plan, this will be me after.

Hey, not to detract from your research paper or anything, but you do have other sources don't you? If you are asking for people's proffered hobby on a videogame enthusiast website, you are going to have a massive source bias towards videogames.

To avoid bias, either pose the same question to a variety of different groups, or at leas note the bias in your paper.

Edit: Videogames/movies at home. Male 19.

Yeah cheers for the advice. I am very aware of this, it will go in the report, but the modern age of civilisation is nearing towards gaming rather than TV or other activities anyway.

Again, not to nitpick, but where is your evidence for that conclusion?
The logic basically goes:
"My conclusion, TV and videogames are the way of the future."
"But you took the evidence to prove that from a gaming website."
"That's ok, I only need that site, because gaming is the way of the future anyway."

Circular logic. Do you see what I mean?
Just keep that in mind. Excess bias in your data could hurt your paper's reception.

Apart from of it being fact that the gaming industry is growing bigger everyday?

 

[PrimoThePro]

22 Male Going to Cinema (With friends)

 

[Ubermetalhed]

I chose go to see a film at the cinema but tbh usually I do a mix of these options.

Meet friends, go for a meal/drink then hit cinema.

Also Male 21.