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JUNE 27, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Dr. Rudski has a strong interest in addiction, and the level of involvement people have with the Harry Potter series is the perfect opportunity to examine the addictive nature of non-drug related phenomena, he told HPANA. Two students, Carli Segal and Eli Kallen are helping him and giving him guidance with this project, as they are devout fans.
The study, Harry Potter and the Impact on Muggles, consists of four parts. The first part, to be completed between now and 2 weeks before the release of Deathly Hallows can be accessed at the link below. Subsequent parts will be posted 10 days before the release, a few hours after the release, and at least a week after.
Click here to take part 1 of the survey!
(Part 1 = NOW; 2-4 weeks before release, Part 2 = 1-2 weeks before release, Part 3 = after book completion, Part 4 = at least a week after completion)
Feel free to e-mail Dr. Rudski to receive updates and reminders for when each new link is posted, as well as to receive a summary of the results. Also, Rudski would love for fans to forward this survey to friends. (HPANA will also post the followup surveys and results.)
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Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
I took the survey because it's helping someone. I love Harry Potter, but I'm not addicted to it the way some people are. Some people are addicted to it like alcohol or drugs, that's crazy! I wonder how many people out there are that obsessed with it.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 6:14 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
yay
i just did it heehee
fun fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 6:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Wow, That's really interesting. I really want to see the results. I bet they are going to be amazing!
Some of the questions were pretty funny.
I should try and make butterbeer now!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 6:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2449
*starfox* says:
I just took the survey and I'm curious to see what the surveys will look like after the book is released. Oh well, as long as a lot of people take the suvey seriously it could really help with the research that the college is doing.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I just took the survey. I wonder what the next part is going to be about. I think that Dr. Rudski had a good idea for this study.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Arrrrgh! I just did the survey, but it keeps rejecting my submission. I've filled in and double checked all mandatory (*) sections.
Has anyone else had trouble?
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 7:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
So what does this mean, Harry Potter fans, addicted or not, need psychotherapy?
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 7:27 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Perhaps some advice for others who take the survey.
I missed just one mandatory question and submitted it. I was alerted to the fact but could not go back and just fill in the blank.
I had to reload the survey. I wasted a lot of time trying to complete my original survey.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 7:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Wow. It's very true that there are a lot of people 'addicted' to HP. We make jokes about it, but I think most of us will feel pretty down when we realise there are no more books coming after number 7. It'll be even worse after all the films are gone too...
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 7:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Ok that was fun. I wonder if I am addicted or not? Oh well, can't wait to see the results and the remaining parts of the surveys.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:04 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
It's cool to see HP invading the academic world. I'll take the survey.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:11 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
I just finished it, and I'm not going to lie - some of those questions made me laugh, especially the section near the end where there were those statements that said things like, "I would be less tense if I could read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
It seems alittle odd, like i do love the books, but it's not like i will die. I wonder if their are some really really obsesed people out there. That might be funny to see (NO OFFENCE TO ANYONE WHO CONSIDERS THEMSELVES LIKE THAT).
I can get obsessive, but not that much
alli8
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Ok, after that survey maybe I am not as obsessed as I thought I was, as I don't own that many pieces of Potter memoribilia.
Now for all the questions about how much time, etc. Well I spend way too much time (like now) and too much time talking about it, but hey its my obsession.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST
Head
Points: 466
MissPygmyPuff says:
Oh, I really wanted to do the survey. It's disappointing that you have to be 18. I think my results would show that I am a tad too obsessed, but not as obsessed as some others.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 50
~HP4Eva~ says:
I did this survey. It was kind of funny like they were psychoanalyzing us Potter nerds. There were even questions like 'have you found yourself to have a worse temper or depressed attitude while waiting for DH to come out?' It made me laugh.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 8:57 PM EST
Points: 360
ladybug says:
I'm only 15 years old and I took this test. Just lie and say your 18...ya I know it's dishonest but i wanted to do the damn survey.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:09 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Wow this sounds interesting! Tomorrow morning i will check what this survey is all about and stuff! Heheh! Oh oh, take HER *points at ;;THe GReaT eSCaPe *! She is MENTAL, i swear! Lock her up! Her and her dolfins!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Just took the survey! Taking it made me feel like I needed to join a Harry Potter Anominus club or something. I am definitely addicted! Of course, at the moment with the book and movie coming so soon, I've been more into Harry Potter than what I normally am, meaning I'm checking the HP sites way more often and stuff like that. I'm sure that is the case for most people.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
I took part One. Uh oh, looks like I'm addicted to HP. Totally. I'd never really looked at it objectively, rating it, and looking at time spent and all... guys... i think we might all have a serious problem. Haha, OR we're freakin livin the dream!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:26 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
... AND BrightEyes is totally right... what are we going to do... we're gonna need a support group!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
What a wonderful way to mark all Harry Potter fans as crazed, obsessed idiots.
Be careful how you answer these questions, folks.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
TheOthersAreHere says:
Wow! this sounds really interesting! I can't wait to see the results. i'm sure he'll prove ther's a whole lot of crazy potter fans though, and prove what we already know!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 9:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
That survey was cool. Though I wonder if my results were submitted. It kept telling me to answer question 13, which I did, MULTIPLE times!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 10:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Is there a problem if we take the survey and we aren't 18? I don't see the problem in it, It's not like the survey is going to hurt us.. haha
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 10:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
I guess I do it. I'm surprise that people are actually interested in this stuff, haha.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 10:02 PM EST
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