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gar
Dec 22, 2007, 8:15 PM
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Hi
I'm studying psychological well-being in participants of extreme sports for my dissertation/thesis in psychology. So if anyone can spare 15 minutes to complete an online questionnaire that would be great. As a thank-you, all those who complete a questionnaire have the chance to be entered into a draw to win an Amazon gift voucher.
To read a bit more about this, or to complete the questionnaire click on the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/...RzjeeuZNnHDTUg_3d_3d
Cheers.
Gareth
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skiclimb
Dec 22, 2007, 8:18 PM
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Haha.. this should make for some interesting results.
Talk about a dysfunctional group of people.
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mturner
Dec 22, 2007, 8:40 PM
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Can you post your final thesis here please?
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gar
Dec 22, 2007, 8:42 PM
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Yes I can post a summary of the results if you are interested. I guess you don't want the full 7000 words? 
Thanks for the interest.
Gareth
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norm1057
Dec 22, 2007, 9:31 PM
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Cool survey. Please post results.
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ja1484
Dec 22, 2007, 9:38 PM
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You should probably survey people who participate in extreme sports then. Everyone here mostly rock climbs.
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climbsomething
Dec 22, 2007, 10:16 PM
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Most (most) climbers I know can function in society well enough, but as a general rule, they tend to have some kind of obvious psychological defect.
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adrenaline_climber
Dec 23, 2007, 12:56 AM
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haha isnt that the f**king truth
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coastal_climber
Dec 23, 2007, 1:07 AM
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Interesting, but pretty long. Please post results.
>Cam
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mturner
Dec 23, 2007, 1:07 AM
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ja1484 wrote: You should probably survey people who participate in extreme sports then. Everyone here mostly rock climbs.
His survey was geared towards rock climbing
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ilikerock13
Dec 23, 2007, 1:28 AM
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There is some litterature on this stuff on PUBMED or sciencedirect, but i am glad you are advancing this. Good luck!
B
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ja1484
Dec 23, 2007, 2:03 AM
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mturner wrote: ja1484 wrote: You should probably survey people who participate in extreme sports then. Everyone here mostly rock climbs. His survey was geared towards rock climbing
Never mind.
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healyje
Dec 23, 2007, 2:11 AM
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gar wrote: I'm studying psychological well-being in participants of extreme sports for my dissertation/thesis in psychology.
This qualifies as a high quality troll even if legitimate.
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oldsalt
Dec 23, 2007, 2:46 AM
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mturner wrote: ja1484 wrote: You should probably survey people who participate in extreme sports then. Everyone here mostly rock climbs. His survey was geared towards rock climbing
Climbing is (or can be, or even should be) a very cerebral activity. Exhibit A: sport rappelling vs rock climbing. Many of the same tools, entirely different mental processes involved. I would sh*t myself if I ever did an Australian speed rappel. Am I a wuss for that opinion? No way. My greatest joy is being the only one on the mountain and doing solo leads on the belay device that I designed.
I do not actually consider technical rock climbing to be an extreme sport, even if I like the looks I get when people learn that I do it at age 58.
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Vinny_A
Dec 23, 2007, 3:11 AM
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skiclimb wrote: Haha.. this should make for some interesting results. Talk about a dysfunctional group of people.
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cintune
Dec 23, 2007, 3:30 AM
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"I like to do things that almost paralyze me with fear"
Almost? No, sorry, if I'm not 100% paralyzed with fear, then what's the point, really?
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ja1484
Dec 23, 2007, 3:49 AM
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oldsalt wrote: I do not actually consider technical rock climbing to be an extreme sport, even if I like the looks I get when people learn that I do it at age 58.
Prize for you.
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jt512
Dec 23, 2007, 3:51 AM
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healyje wrote: gar wrote: I'm studying psychological well-being in participants of extreme sports for my dissertation/thesis in psychology. This qualifies as a high quality troll even if legitimate.
Good point.
Jay
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boulderkitty
Dec 23, 2007, 5:38 AM
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Good Survey  Can't wait to see the results
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gar
Dec 23, 2007, 7:58 AM
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Cheers for responding guys, I do have other versions of the questionnaire posted up on skydiving, paragliding, and hang gliding forums.
At the moment the response rate has been better from you guys, followed by skydivers, and not many from the paragliders and hang gliders.
Once the results have been analysed and my dissertation is done, I will post a summary of results in this thread, or put a link up to the results on a website.
Thanks again
Gareth
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jt512
Dec 23, 2007, 8:01 AM
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gar wrote: Cheers for responding guys, I do have other versions of the questionnaire posted up on skydiving, paragliding, and hang gliding forums.
"Cheers?" Hah! Please excuse me while I go commit suicide.
Jay
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andrewbanandrew
Dec 23, 2007, 8:36 AM
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I think my most favourite climbing joke goes like this
"What do climbers use for birth control?"
"Their personalities."
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cchas
Dec 23, 2007, 4:44 PM
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gar wrote: Cheers for responding guys, I do have other versions of the questionnaire posted up on skydiving, paragliding, and hang gliding forums. At the moment the response rate has been better from you guys, followed by skydivers, and not many from the paragliders and hang gliders. Once the results have been analysed and my dissertation is done, I will post a summary of results in this thread, or put a link up to the results on a website. Thanks again Gareth
Thats just because the hanggliders are either dead or paralyzed (I may be joking but a friends husband who used to teach until 2 of the 4 instructors were dead and paralyzed- one student had a heart attack on a take off putting the kite into a dive before the instructr could deal with it killing the instructor)
Funny thing is how many people consider themselves an extreme sports athlete. Myself, I don't consider there is anything extreme about what I do. I just do what I do.
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taydude
Dec 23, 2007, 5:07 PM
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"I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough"
hellz yea
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overlord
Dec 25, 2007, 10:28 AM
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please post the results
oh, my variables will be slightly skewed because my current mood is not exactly bright. nothing to do with climbing though
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