Survey Question

Please take a moment to fill out the following survey. Your answers will remain anonymous and will only be used as a class project for Newstalk, Center for English as a Second Language, SIUC.

Circle your answers.

1. Male/Female

2. Age: a) 18 or less b) 19-22 c) 23-24 d) 25-27 e) 28-30 f) 31-above

3. Have you ever heard of teenage suicide happening to someone you knew?
a) yes b) no

4. What do you think is the main reason teenagers commit suicide?
a) bullying b) academic pressure c) stress d) loneliness
e) family problems

5. What makes you feel stress?
a) friends/relationships b) parents c) academic pressure
e) other___________

6. Do you know about cyber-bullying? a) yes b) no
If so, do you believe it can affect teenage suicide? a) yes b) no

7. How many teenage suicides do you think happen in the USA in one year?
a) less than 100 b) 101-500 c) 501-1000 d) 1001-2000 e) 2001-3000 f) over 3000

8. What is the best way to decrease teenage suicide as a parent?
a) counseling b) change their lifestyle c) medical help
d) other___________

9. What is the best way to decrease teenage suicide as a government or a school?
a) counseling b) stop the bullying c) educate teens
d) other___________

10. Do you think teenage suicide will decrease?
a) yes b) no

Thank you for your time!