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Hello! My name is Chelsea Nagy and I am a graduating senior at California State University, Monterey Bay. For my research, I am conducting a survey regarding the perceptions of the Power Rangers TV show among Japanese and American audiences. I appreciate you taking the time to complete my survey. Your responses will be strictly confidential and at no point do I ask for your name. Thank you for your time, and enjoy!
1. Gender
Male
Female
2. Age
3. Nationality
Japanese
American
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Other:
4. Have you ever watched "Power Rangers"? *If you answered no, please exit out of the survey. Thank you for your participation.
Yes
No
5. At what age did you start watching Power Rangers?
5-7
8-10
11-13
14-17
18+
Other:
6. How did you first come to know about Power Rangers?
Television advertisement
Movie trailer
Friends
Siblings
Other:
7. How often do you see Power Rangers advertisements in the following?Very Often Often Neutral Sometimes Rarely
Television Commercials
Movie Trailers
Bilboards
Magazines
Stores
Fast Food Chains
8. How often did you watch Power Rangers per week?This includes TV, DVD/VHS, movies, etc.
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
9. What age group do you think Power Rangers is geared towards?
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5-7
8-10
11-13
14-17
18+
Other:
10. At what age did you stop watching Power Rangers?
5-7
8-10
11-13
14-17
18+
Have not stopped watching.
Other:
11. Why did you stop watching Power Rangers?Only answer if you are not currently watching Power Rangers. Check all that apply.
Pressure from family
I Lost interest in the show
I grew out of it
Pressure from friends/peers
Show stopped airing
Other:
12. If social pressures from your peers and family DID NOT exist, would you currently watch Power Rangers?
Very likely
Likely
Not sure
Unlikely
Not likely at all
13. Why are you still watching Power Rangers?Only answer if you are currently watching Power Rangers. Check all that apply.
I still enjoy watching it
My friends watch it
It's nostalgic
I like the stories
It became my hobby
14. How many different series of Power Rangers have you seen?
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1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
20+
15. Click the names of all the following Power Rangers series you have heard of, or watched.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers
Power Rangers Light Speed Rescue
Power Rangers Time Force
Power Rangers Wild Force
Power Rangers Ninja Storm
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Power Rangers S.P.D.
Power Rangers Jungle Fury
Power Rangers Samurai
Other:
16a. Which Series was the most memorable to you?
16b. Why was it memorable to you? Please briefly explain.
16c. What social messages were expressed in that series?For example: morals, themes, etc. Check the TOP 3 that apply.
Good conquering evil
Love
Friendship
Teamwork
Bullying
Leadership
Courage
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Believing in yourself
Individualism
17a. To what extent do these elements in Power Rangers appeal to you?Very Appealing Appealing Neutral Unappealing Very Unappealing
Characters
Actors
Storyline
Special effects
Costumes
17b. What other elements in Power Rangers appealed to you other than those listed above?
18. Were there any racial stereotypes portrayed in the above mentioned Power Rangers Series? Briefly explain.
19a. How COMMON are the following traits shown in female Power Rangers?Very Common Common Neutral Uncommon Very Uncommon
Strong
Independant
Weak
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Very Common Common Neutral Uncommon Very Uncommon
Vulnerable
Cute
Cool
Smart
Dumb
19b. Are there any other traits that you found portrayed by female Power Rangers?
20a. How IMPORTANT is it for women Power Rangers to have the following traits?
Very Important Important Neutral Unimportant Very Unimportant
Strong
Independant
Weak
Vulnerable
Cute
Cool
Smart
Dumb
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20b. Please provide a short explaination to your above answer.
21. How common was it to see the following in an episode of Power Rangers?Very Common Common Neutral Sometimes Rarely
Character Death (Excluding Villains)
Violence resulting in serious injury
Blood
Villains defeating the Power Rangers
Someone Smoking
Someone Drinking Alcohol
研究2 資料:手書きアンケート調査(英語)
Hello! My name is Chelsea Nagy and I am a graduating senior at California State University, Monterey Bay. For my research, I am conducting this questionnaire regarding the perceptions of the differences between the Japanese television show Super Sentai, and the American adaptation Power Rangers. I appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. Your responses will be strictly confidential and at no point do I ask for your name. Thank you for your time, and enjoy!
1.
Gender
Male
Female 2. Nationality
Japanese
American 3. Major
4. What age group did the American Power Rangers seem geared towards?
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5-7
8-10
11-13
14-17
18+
Other: 5. What age group did the Japanese Super Sentai seem geared towards?
5-7
8-10
11-13
14-17
18+
Other:
American Power Rangers6. What elements were the most appealing in the episodes of Power Rangers?
Characters
Actors
Storyline
Special effects
Costumes
Music
Other: 7. What elements were unappealing in the episodes of Power Rangers?
Characters
Actors
Storyline
Special effects
Costumes
Music
Other: 8. What unique cultural elements were present in Power Rangers?
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9. How was the female ranger portrayed in Power Rangers?
Pick only 3
Strong
Independent
Weak
Vulnerable
Cute
Cool
Smart
Dumb 10. Do you think Power Rangers would be popular if shown in Japan?
Yes
No
Unsure 11. Briefly explain your answer to the above question
Japanese Super Sentai12. What elements were the most appealing in the episodes of Super Sentai?
Characters
Actors
Storyline
Special effects
Costumes
Music
Other:
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13. What elements were unappealing in the episodes of Super Sentai?
Characters
Actors
Storyline
Special effects
Costumes
Music
Other: 14. What unique cultural elements were present in Super Sentai?
15. How was the female ranger portrayed in Super Sentai?
Pick only 3
Strong
Independent
Weak
Vulnerable
Cute
Cool
Smart
Dumb 16. Do you feel the alterations made to Super Sentai were necessary in order to market to American audiences?
Yes
No
Unsure 17. Briefly explain your answer to the question above.
18. Do you think Super Sentai would be popular if shown in America if unaltered?
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Yes
No
Unsure 19. Briefly explain your answer to the above question
Comparison20. Which show's portrayal of female rangers was more appealing?
Super Sentai
Power Rangers
Other: 21. Are there any other significant differences between Super Sentai and Power Rangers that you noticed?
22. Which series did you enjoy more?
Super Sentai
Power Rangers
Both 23. Briefly explain why you chose the above answer.