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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
Wow... everybody seems to be so interested in what Potter Ponies think!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Rachyracho says:
I think this sounds really cool and I will be giving my thoughts on the phenomenon.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow. Thats a very interesting survey. I'm going to take it right now. I wonder what the results will show and what can be concluded from them.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:21 PM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2771
Curious Werewolf says:
Oooh, I did the survey just now, I like doing these sorts of things, for some reason! It was very interesting, although some of the questions were quite similar. I'm looking forward to completing the rest of it!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Sounds very cool! I wonder if there's any other college doing the same thing.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
My life revolves around Harry Potter! It's my thing that I really enjoy! I check my favourite fansites everyday! My kids even love Harry Potter! My 3 year old can tell me which pictures are Harry (glasses) and which pictures are Dan Radcliffe! Sure, I'll take the survey!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:27 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Sweet! I'm going to take it right now! Whoever thought of this is a total genius!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
What??!??? I just tried to take it but I read that you have to be over 18 to participate! What's the point in making the survey if practically 90 percent of the population of Harry Potter obsessed people are teens?????
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
I did the survey but some of the questions were a bit daft. I know we are all excited about July, but I doubt that most of us are drifting off into space unable to function normally because we're so pre-occupied with the release. That said I'll still do the next one...
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
HP_obsessor - believe it or not 18 and 19 are also 'teen'
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:31 PM EST
Marauder Groupie
Points: 3384
Marauding Mara says:
I'll be sure to fill in that survey *grins* Should be fun ;)
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
The Hallow Prince-right, whoops, haha, whatever. But still! I'm really upset now because I really wanted to take the survey!!! *cries* maybe they'll change the rules.....
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 507
lady_moon says:
Darn, I can't take it. Why only 18 and over? I have an opinion too... :(
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:40 PM EST
Squib
Points: 111
the prepsta says:
Sounds good to me Im going to take the test.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
That sounds so cool, I'm off to do the survey.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 4:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1670
DumbledoresArmy says:
Lets start an Harry Potter Addicts Anonymous. I'm gonna join I need therapy.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
That was a fun survey!!! I answered everything, then went back. The answers really scared me!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
thanks for posting!! I am going to take part i think!! Thanks! Can't wait tilll the movie release
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Looks like fun. Not sure why anyone would really want to study this, or whether it will yield anything worthwhile. But at least it is Harry Potter.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:18 PM EST
Rose Weasley
Points: 3179
KristiD says:
Some of those questions were intense...my life would be better with Deathly Hallows right now...haha!
I had to participate...I know how hard it can be to get enough data for your research :/
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:27 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
Uhhhh, I don't want to kill myself because I read and watch Harry Potter. In fact, it doesn't alter my life very much at all. Interesting survey, though.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I don't think I have an addiction, I like to think of it as a health Harry Potter relationship. Addictions are for nutters.
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:40 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4610
Firestrike212 says:
This is really cool! I live in Allentown!!! Im def. going to take the survey! Just not right now because Im a little busy haha
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:48 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
I did it. I think I have a serious problem though...haha. But I really love how they want to do research on this. I can't wait to take the other surveys!
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:50 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4298
Juicybit says:
Hey, this sounds good! I love surveys and I'm really interested in the results too. Nice to know that HPANA will keep us informed. I hope it's not only for Americans... *off to take survey*
Posted Jun 27, 2007 at 5:56 PM EST
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
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