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How does a nickname indicate personal and social identity?

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1. Nationality *This question is required.

2. Age *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

3. What nickname is most commonly referred to you in the social group you are most active in (e.g. friends, family)?

4. At what age where you first given the nickname? What context was it given in? What relation do you have to the person who created it?

5. Does it in any way relate to your given first name?

6. On average, how many times are you referred to this nickname per day? This question requires a valid number format.

7. In your opinion which of the following aspects contributed in the creation of your nickname?

8. In what situations are you referred to this nickname?

Family Context
Formal Context
Social Context

9. How long after meeting an individual do they begin to call you by this nickname?

10. Please rate your level of agreement with the following comments relating to nicknames?

Space Cell	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname	The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname: Strongly Disagree	The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname: Disagree	The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname: Neutral	The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname: Agree	The closer the relationship you have with the individual, the greater use of a nickname: Strongly Agree
I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform	I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform: Strongly Disagree	I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform: Disagree	I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform: Neutral	I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform: Agree	I have adopted a nickname or altered a previous nickname to conform: Strongly Agree
People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname	People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname: Strongly Disagree	People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname: Disagree	People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname: Neutral	People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname: Agree	People react with a positive attitude when learning your nickname: Strongly Agree
Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname	Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname: Strongly Disagree	Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname: Disagree	Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname: Neutral	Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname: Agree	Individuals gained a greater sense of respect when learning about your nickname: Strongly Agree
My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships	My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships: Strongly Disagree	My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships: Disagree	My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships: Neutral	My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships: Agree	My nickname generally excluded me from forging new relationships: Strongly Agree
I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment	I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment: Strongly Disagree	I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment: Disagree	I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment: Neutral	I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment: Agree	I impose nicknames upon people as a term of endearment: Strongly Agree
I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events	I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events: Strongly Disagree	I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events: Disagree	I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events: Neutral	I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events: Agree	I use nicknames as a means to include individuals in events: Strongly Agree
Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour	Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour: Strongly Disagree	Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour: Disagree	Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour: Neutral	Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour: Agree	Having a nickname imposed on me effects my behaviour: Strongly Agree
Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname	Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname: Strongly Disagree	Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname: Disagree	Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname: Neutral	Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname: Agree	Expectations on the standards of behaviour rise when given a nickname: Strongly Agree
The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time	The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time: Strongly Disagree	The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time: Disagree	The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time: Neutral	The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time: Agree	The nickname I assume has changed and evolved over time: Strongly Agree
Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group	Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group: Strongly Disagree	Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group: Disagree	Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group: Neutral	Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group: Agree	Having a nickname allows me to be part of a group: Strongly Agree
Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable	Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable: Strongly Disagree	Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable: Disagree	Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable: Neutral	Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable: Agree	Being called my nickname in certain social situations have made me uncomfortable: Strongly Agree
It has become a trend to adopt a nickname	It has become a trend to adopt a nickname: Strongly Disagree	It has become a trend to adopt a nickname: Disagree	It has become a trend to adopt a nickname: Neutral	It has become a trend to adopt a nickname: Agree	It has become a trend to adopt a nickname: Strongly Agree
In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname	In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname: Strongly Disagree	In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname: Disagree	In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname: Neutral	In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname: Agree	In order to conform to certain situations I adopt a nickname: Strongly Agree
At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events	At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events: Strongly Disagree	At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events: Disagree	At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events: Neutral	At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events: Agree	At times having a nickname can exclude me from certain events: Strongly Agree

11. Any comments?

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