This is a survey that focuses on social media site use. This research is being performed by Dorothy Nelson for her dissertation at North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles. Your input is important because it will help the researcher formulate what is important to consumers when using social media. Your participation is completely voluntary and you can choose not to participate or stop participating at any time. Your answers in this survey are completely anonymous and confidential. There are no risks involved with your participation in this study. All participants who complete the survey and provide a working e-mail address upon completion, will be entered into a random drawing to receive 1 of 3 gift cards: 1) $100 to Nordstrom, 2) $50 to Shop Hopes, or 3) $25 to Target. Please read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. In order to participate, you must be 18 years or older.

If you have questions about this study, please contact the researcher at dewu@ncsu.edu. Debra Paxton, IRB Administrator can be contacted at 919-515-4514 or debra_paxton@ncsu.edu.