Research Study – Florida International University – Summer, 2022
Part I: Imagine you saw the following Twitter Page. Carefully read EVERYTHING on this page, as we will
ask you about your impressions of Katie Evers (a Twitter account owner) on the next survey page
Katie Evers @ EversK098 ꞏ 14h
I feel great after my workout, and I’m ready for my close-up!
Sarah Sloan @ Sloan231 ꞏ 14h
Katie, I love seeing your pictures. You’re the queen of social media!
You always know how to make your pictures look super-flattering. I
know the real you, though, and I had to share this pic of you, the
REAL you, the LOVELY you. All hail the queen!
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Part II: Please rate your impressions of Katie Evers, the Twitter page owner
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Katie seems insecure about her appearance X
2. Katie seems dissatisfied with her appearance X
3. Katie seems to desire the approval of others X
4. Katie seems to have a positive outlook on life X
5. Katie seems narcissistic (egotistical) X
Part III: Please rate your impressions of Sarah Sloan, Katie’s friend
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Sarah seems supportive of Katie X
2. Sarah seems like a good friend X
3. Sarah seems to desire the approval of others X
4. Sarah seems to have a positive outlook on life X
5. Sarah seems narcissistic (egotistical) X
Part IV: Please rate your impressions about the tweeted photos that you saw on the Twitter homepage
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. The photo Katie posted of herself used a filter X
2. The photo Katie posted makes me feel self- conscious about myself
X
3. The photo Sarah posted used a filter X
4. The photo Sarah posted was mean-spirited X
5. The photo Sarah posted was friendly / playful X
Part V: Please provide the following demographic information. Note: You can leave blank any question that
you feel uncomfortable answering.
1. What is your gender (Select one)? __X__ Male ____ Female ____ Non-Binary ____ Other
2. What is your age? ____23______
3. What is your race/ethnicity? (Select one):
__X__ White ____ Latino/a ____ Indigenous ____ Black ____ Asian ____ MENA
____ Other: _______________________ (Please Indicate)
4. Is English your first language? (Select one): __ X___ Yes _____ No
If no, what is your first language? __________________
5. Are you a student at FIU (Select one): ___ X__ Yes ______ No
6. What is your relationship status? __ X___ Single / No Relationship _____ In a relationship
Part VI: Which of the following best describes the photo that Sarah (the friend) posted? (Select one)
___ Katie with a slight stomach roll ___ Katie with a flat stomach _ X__ An elderly male bodybuilder
