Stackable Negative Affect in Higher Education

This survey is for anyone that is currently undertaking study or has studied previously. If you previously studied and are no longer enrolled in a program, please answer the questions in relation to the period for when you were undertaking study. Please select as many answers in each question that are applicable to your situation. Please feel free to provide as much further information or personal stories in the other comments sections provided throughout this questionnaire. Thank you for your participation.

General Information. Questions 1 - 14 are to gather information about your study situation and other general specifics. Please tick as many responses that apply to your personal situation.

1. What is your gender? (Required)

Male    Female

2. What is your age (Required)

Please select an optionUnder 18 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 Over 65

3. What Country do you live in? (Required)

Australia    New Zealand    England    Ireland    Scotland    Other (Please specify)

4. Do you identify with any of the following groups? (Required)

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander    South Sea Islander    Non-English Speaking Background    Maori    Disability    Women in non-traditional areas of employment or study    Women    Do not wish to disclose    No I do not identify with a minority group    Other (Please specify)

5. If you identify with having a disability - what type of disability do you have? Please tick all that apply.

Sensory    Physical    Psychiatric & Behavioural    Intellectual    Acquired Brain Injury    Do not wish to disclose    Other (Please specify)

6. What is you personal status? (Required)

Married or living as married with Children    Married or living as married with no Children    Single with Children    Single and live alone    Single and live with friends    Single and live with parents and my brothers and sisters (if any)    Single and live with adult siblings or other extended family    Live in Campus accommodation    Other (Please specify)

7. What is your classification? (Required)

Professor    Associate Professor    Senior Lecturer    Lecturer    Associate Lecturer    University Administration & Professional Staff    Enrolled in Study - otherwise not working    I work outside of the university system in Management    I work outside of the university sytem in Administration    I work outside of the university system as a labourer    I work as a volunteer    Other (Please specify)

8. If you work outside the University System, what is the name of your Organisation?

9. What is your field of study? (Required)

Please select an optionManagement (General and HR) Marketing Education Welfare, Social Science and Community Based Studies Computing and Mathematics Arts and Humanities Psychology Engineering Natural Sciences (eg marine biology) Economics and Accounting Other (Please specify)

10. What is the primary reason you engage in study? (Required)

Refereed Books, Journals and Conference Papers    Non-Refereed Books, Journals and Conference Papers    Research to Enhance Teaching    Research Higher Degree thesis    Honours Dissertation    Postgraduate Coursework (including masters by coursework dissertations)    Undergraduate Coursework    TAFE or Vocational Education (ie Cert IV, Diploma etc.)    Other (Please specify)

11. What is the main purpose that you engage in Study? (Required)

Professional Development ie get a promotion in the same profession    Professional Development - change of profession    Assist me to secure employment    It is a requirement of my organisation that I undertake this type of study    Personal Development - Non work related    My parents have made me do this type of study    To prove to someone else that I can "be somebody"    I want to be just like someone I admire    Other (Please specify why you study)

12. Student Status (Required)

I am currently enrolled    I completed study less than one year ago    I completed study between 1 - 3 years ago    I completed study more than 3 years ago

13. Do you or did you study Part-Time or Full-Time? (Required)

Full Time Internal    Full Time External Distance    Part Time Internal    Part Time External / Distance    A mix of part time and full time

14. How would you describe your primary learning situation? (Required)

I identify as a self directed learner    I identify as a self directed learning under the supervision of a research supervisor    I identify as a self directed learner and study on-line or external to a campus    I participate in a classroom environment    I often work with groups for my research or study    Other (Please specify)

This section is about negative feelings you may experience in association with study and your homelife situation. Please tick as many responses that apply to your own personal situation.

15. Do you find your partner or others in your home life supportive of your need to have time to study? (Required)

Very Supportive    Supportive some of the time    I study only when no-one is home or when everyone is asleep    Its impossible to study at home, I only study on campus or away from home    Other (Please specify)

16. How does study affect your home life? (Required)

Negotiating time to study at home alway causes arguments    Negotiating time to study at home sometimes causes arguments    Others living with me share homeduties and/or childminding so I can study    I feel pressured to do all home chores and/or childminding as well as study    My study takes priority and my home duties tend to be neglected    I feel time to study is something I have to "earn" not my right    I am in a situation where I can comfortably study at home as I have little or no home duties    My partner/parents are controlling-I have limited access to money, computer, car etc. to do my study    It is difficult to get away from home to attend lectures or go to campus    Other (Please specify)

17. I have experienced the following negative behaviours from others in my homelife due to my study commitments (Required)

Physical Abuse to myself    Physical Abuse to other objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors etc..    Intense Verbal Abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing    Moderate verbal abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive Aggressive Behaviour - others make you feel guilty for not meeting their needs/ Expectations    Silent Treatment - Others in your homelife tend to ignore you and not include you    Negative Gestures & Body language - Rolling of eyes, sulking    Pressure for sexual favours to allow me time to study    Disinterest - ie when I talk about my study - no one is interested    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or behaviour    I do not experience any negative behaviours in my homelife    Other (If you ticked a response in Q14 what behaviour did that person display?)

18. Do you experience role conflict & competing priorities in your home life due to your studies? (Required)

Most of the time - I am always rushing and doing more than one thing at a time    Some of the time I feel stressed or pressured to get things done    Where a choice must be made - Most of the time my home duties will take priority over my study    Where a choice must be made - Most of the time my study time takes priorty over my home duties    I sometimes multi task to get my study done - e.g - I will read and cook dinner at the same time    Often, my thoughts are on my study while I'm completing home duties    Often, my thoughts are on my home duties while I'm doing my study    I do not feel I have the time to meet other people's demands in my homelife    People in my homelife place demands on me unneccessarily    I do not experience any conflict between my home life and my study    Other (Please specify)

19. Which negative emotions do you experience due to conflict between your homelife and study? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low Mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience any negative emotions due to conflict between home life and study    Other (Please specify)

20. Study has had the following affect on my romantic relationship with my spouse/partner (Please relate this question to your current or most recent significant relationship) (Required)

No affect - we are as happy as ever    We are happy but sometimes I feel tension in the relationship because of my studies    Due to non support with my studies there is no romance or intimacy    There is no romance or intimacy but this is unrelated to my studies    I often daydream about how I could leave the relationship    There is romance/intimacy but this usually follows bouts of arguing/upset about my study    I have had a relationship fail because of my studies    I have not been in a relationship during my studies    Other (Please specify)

21. Additional Comments / Personal Story regarding Homelife and Study

This section relates to negative feelings you may experience regarding your friendships. This section is to develop an understanding of how study may impact on social outings and relationships with friends. Please select as many answers that apply to your personal situation.

22. Are your friends supportive of your study? (Required)

Very Supportive - My study doesn't impact on my social life    Mostly supportive - Sometimes my friends interrupt my study    I sometimes have to miss events and social outings because of my study    Sometimes my friends get annoyed because I have to miss out on events    My social networks have deteriorated somewhat because of my study    I have lost friendships and have estranged friendships because of my study    I'm a loner I don't have any friends    Other (Please specify)

23. My studies have had the following impact on my relationship with my friends. (Required)

There has been no change - My friends all support me and understand    Although I still attend anything I'm invited to, I get stressed because I get behind in my study    I need to turn down my friends on the odd occasion but only one or two seem annoyed    My friends seem to be contacting me less and less and I have less invites to events    The only time I see my friends is on facebook, twitter, messenger etc.,    I don't care - I've never really been one for friends and don't need any    I've had stand up arguments with friends because they feel I've neglected them    My friends get upset because I am not as available anymore    My friends have said they are disappointed in me    I've ignored phone calls, sms, emails because I don't have time    This question does not apply as I do not have any friends    Other (Please specify)

24. I have experienced the following negative behaviours from my friends due to my study commitments (Required)

Physical Abuse to myself    Physical Abuse to other objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors etc..    Intense Verbal Abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing    Moderate verbal abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive Aggressive Behaviour -Friends make you feel guilty for not meeting their needs/Expectations    Silent Treatment - Friends tend to ignore you and not include you    Negative Gestures & Body language - Rolling of eyes, sulking    I do not experience any negative behaviours within my friendships because of my study    Disinterest - ie When I talk about my studies others are not interested    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour    This question doesn't apply as I do not have any friends    Other (If you ticked a response in Q21 what behaviour did that person display?)

25. Which negative emotions do you experience due to conflict between your friendships and study? (Please tick all that apply) (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low Mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience any negative emotions due to conflict between my friendships and study    This question doesn't apply as I do not have any friends    Other (Please specify)

26. Study has had the following affect on my relationship with my friends (Required)

Study has not impacted on my friendships    There is tension sometimes due to my study commitments    Friendships have become estranged    Friendships have disolved    I've gained more friends due to my study, but still see my old friends    I've gained new friends due to my study and no longer mix with my old friends    I have not had any friendships during the course of my study    Other (Please specify)

27. Additional Comments / Personal Story regarding Friendships and Study

This section is about negative emotions experienced between your extended family and study. You extended family can be your inlaws - parents and siblings (if you are married) Adult siblings that live away from home (if you live with your parents) cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents etc., Please tick all that apply to your personal situation.

28. Is your extended family supportive of your study (Required)

Very Supportive    Supportive some of the time    Not Supportive at all    I don't have any extended family    My extended family are not aware that I study    Other (Please specify)

29. My studies have had the following impact on my relationship with my extemded Family (ie: in-laws, siblings, parents (if living away from home) etc., (Required)

My extended family have questioned how I can mix study and be a good spouse/parent    My extended family don't invite me to events as much    My extended family make criticisms of 'what I do all day'    My extended family make derogatory comments regarding my interest in study    My extended family try to be 'helpful' by doing cooking etc., but just get in the way    My extended family are far to opinionated regarding my studies    My extended family talk around me when talking about my time I take to study    My extended family tease me because I study    I have a good supportive relationship with my extended family regarding my study    This question doesn't apply as I do not have any extended family who know I study    Other (Please specify)

30. I have experienced the following with regards to my study from my extended family (Required)

Physical abuse to myself    Physical Abuse to other objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors    Intense Verbal Abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing    Moderate verbal abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive Aggressive Behaviour -I am made feel guilty for not meeting their needs / Expectations    Silent Treatment - Your extended family tend to ignore you and not include you    Negative Gestures & Body language - Rolling of eyes, sulking    I do not experience any negative behaviours within my extended family because of my study    Disinterest - When I talk about my study others are not interested    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour    This question doesn't apply as I do not have any extended family who know I study    Other (If you ticked a response in Q27 what behaviour did the person display?)

31. Which negative emotions do you experience due to conflict between your extended family and study? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low Mood (Feeling Blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience negative emotions due to conflict between my extended family and study    This question doesn't apply as I do not have any extended family who know I study    Other (Please specify)

32. Additional Comments / Personal Story regarding extended family and study

This section relates to negativity experienced within your learning institution administration. This could be the person you ring to talk to (ie school secretary, graduate school office, general administration, Associate Deans, Program Heads, etc and relates to general policy and procedures of the university and the behaviours relating to how they are administered.

33. With regards to the exchange between yourself and the learning institution administration have you (Required)

Had disagreements regarding rules for your program / assignments?    Felt treaty unfairly when asked for an extension?    Felt discriminated against for a scholarship round or place in a program    Have you felt discriminated against in any way by the Faculty policy / processes?    Have you felt unsupported by the learning institution?    Have you been denied travel or financial assistance by the learning institution    Have you felt under too much pressure to complete your assignments/program on time?    Have you doubted your ability to finish your program because of the learning institution    Have you been directed away from making a complaint or felt that you could not make a complaint?    None of the above    Other (Please specify)

34. Have you ever experienced in an exchanged between yourself and the Learning Institution administration: (Required)

Physical Abuse to myself    Physical abuse to objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors etc.,    Intense verbal abuse, screaming, yelling swearing    Moderate verbal abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive Aggressive behaviour - Made feel guilty etc.,    Silent Treatment - Friends tend to igore you and not include you    Negative Gestures and body language - Rolling of eyes, sulking    I have not experienced any negative behaviours due to an exchange with the learning institution    Disinterest - When I ask for help or talk about my study - no one is interested or helpful    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty tone of voice or behaviour    I have never had to contact my learning institution    Other (If you ticked a response in Q31 What behaviour did the person display?)

35. Which negative emotions have you experienced due to conflict between yourself and the learning institution? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience any negative emotions in exchanges with the learning institution    This question does not apply as I have never had to contact my learning institution    Other (Please specify)

36. Additional comments / personal story regarding exchanges between yourself and the learning institution

This section relates to negative emotions experienced during exchanges with your lecturer / tutor or supervisor. This is the primary person you contact and is given the task to 'teach' you or assist you to learn.

37. With regards to the exchange between yourself and the lecturer / tutor or research supervisor have you: (Required)

This question does not apply I do not have a lecturer / tutor or supervisor    Felt discriminated against    Felt unsupported    Cried because of anything they have said    Felt Stupid because of what they have said about your work    Felt unable to complete your program due to your relationship    Felt pressured to write publications with your research supervisor    Felt that your lecturer / tutor / supervisor is unavailable far too often    Noticed favouritism towards your other peers    Been sexually harrassed    Felt Bullied    None of the above    Other (Please specify)

38. I have experienced the following negative behaviours from my lecturer / tutor / research supervisor

Physical Abuse to myself    Physical Abuse to other objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors etc,    Intense verbal abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing    Moderate verbal abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive Agressive Behaviour - made feel guilty etc.,    Silent Treatment - you are ignored (including constantly taking others' answers over yours)    Negative gestures and body language - rolling of eyes, sulking    Sexual Harrassment    Bullying    Disinterest - When I ask for help or talk about my study he/she is not interested    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour    I do not experience any negative behaviours between myself and my lectuer/tutor/research supervisor    This question does not apply as I do not have a lecturer / tutor or research supervisor    Other (If you answered a response in Q35 What behaviour did the person display?)

39. Which negative emotions have you experienced due to conflict between your lecturer / tutor or research supervisor? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low Mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience any negative emotions due to conflict with my lecturer / tutor/ research supervisor    This question does not apply as I do not have a lecturer / tutor / research supervisor    Other (please specify)

40. Any additional comments or a personal story regarding exchange between yourself and your lecturer / tutor / research supervisor

This next section is about any negative emotions you feel due to exchanges with your study peers. Your study peers are friends or associates related to your program of study. They could be in a classroom, faculty staff you research with, external study groups on the internet etc., The term Study Peers does NOT apply to your normal friendships who are not related to your study life. Please tick all responses that apply to your personal situation.

41. With regards to exchange between yourself and your study peers have you: (Required)

Been mocked or ridiculed during class or a group discussion by your study peers    Had your ability to undertake the program questioned by your study peers    Had your research topic or methodology ridiculed by your study peers    Been denied help or co-operation in a group task situation    Your study peers have withheld information that they knew that could help you    Have been a victim of gossip or rumour amongst your study peers    Been victimised due to your sexual orientation by your study peers    Been sexually harrassed by your study peers    Your study peers questioned "how you got into the program"    Been answered in a patronising tone by your study peers    I have not experienced any negativity from my study peers    This question does not apply as I have no contact with other study peers in my program    Other (please specify)

42. I have experienced the following negative emotions due to exchanges with my study peers. (Required)

Physical Abuse to myself    Physical Abuse to objects such as furniture, throwing objects, slamming doors etc.,    Intense verbal abuse, Screaming, yelling, swearing    Moderate verbal abuse, Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice    Passive aggressive behaviour - made feel guilty    Silent Treatment - You are ignored and not included (including talking over your answers)    Negative gestures and body language - rolling eyes, sulking    Sexual Harrassment    Bullying    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour    Disinterest - When I ask for help or talk about my study - others are not interested    I do not experience any negative emotions from exchanges with my study peers    This question does not apply as I do not have contact with my study peers    Other (If you ticked a response at Q39 what behaviour did the person display?)

43. Which negative emotions have you experienced due to exchanges with your study peers? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety / Nervousness    Low Mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience any negative emotions due to exchanges with my study peers    This question does not apply as I do not have any contact with my study peers    Other (Please Specify)

44. Additional Comments or a personal story relating to exchanges between yourself and your study peers

This section relates to negative feelings you may experience regarding your Work Life and Study. This section applies even if you work casual or part time or volunteer at a workplace. This section is to develop an understanding of how study may impact on work life and relationships with management and colleagues. Please select as many answers that apply to your personal situation.

45. Do you find your workplace supportive of your need to have time to study (Required)

Very Supportive    Supportive some of the time    Although policies say I can take time off for study it is frowned upon in my section    My work does not have any supportive policies for study    I study at work in secret    I notice that other colleagues get more support for study than me    This question does not apply - I do not work    My work has nothing to do with my study - I do not require any support    Other (Please specify)

46. How does study affect your worklife? (Required)

I'm accussed regularly of thinking about / doing study instead of working    I am treated differently than my peers with regards to study    I am passed over for promotion so I keep studying    My worklife overflows into my personal life and makes it hard to study    People at work ridicule my research methods or topic    I constantly have to defend myself at work with regards to my study    I am made feel guilty if I need to take time off to attend study commitments (ie lectures)    My study time overflows into my work time and I don't get work tasks completed    I am too tired to work sometimes because of lack of sleep due to studying    This question does not apply as I do not work    None of the above    Other (Please specify)

47. I have experienced the following etc., (Required)

Physical Abuse to myself (Management)    Physical Abuse to myself (Colleagues)    Intense Verbal Abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing (Management)    Intense Verbal Abuse - Screaming, yelling, swearing (Colleagues)    Moderate Verbal Abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice (Management    Moderate Verbal Abuse - Raised voices, derogatory comments, angry or upset tone of voice (Colleagues)    Passive Agressive Behaviour (Management)    Passive Agressive Behaviour (Colleagues)    Silent Treatment -colleagues/management tend to ignore you and not include you (Management)    Silent Treatment -colleagues/management tend to ignore you and not include you (Colleagues)    Negative Gestures & Body Language - rolling eyes, sulking (management)    Negative Gestures & Body Language - rolling eyes, sulking (Colleagues)    Disinterest - When I talk about my study or ask for help others aren't interested (Management)    Disinterest - When I talk about my study or ask for help others aren't interested (Colleagues)    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour (Management)    Ridicule / Mocking Tone / Nasty Tone or Behaviour (Colleagues)    I do not experience any negative behaviours at my work with regards to my study    This question does not apply as I do not work    Other (If you ticked a response at question 44 What behaviour did the person display?)

48. Which negative emotions do you experience due to conflict between your worklife and study? (Required)

Anger    Annoyance    Anxiety/Nervousness    Low Mood (feeling blue)    Depressed    Despair    Disappointment    Disgust    Embarrassment    Fear    Frustration    Grief    Guilt    Hatred    Horror    Hostility    Hysteria    Loathing    Rage    Regret    Remorse    Sadness    Shame    Worry    I do not experience negative feelings due to conflict between my worklife and study    This question does not apply as I do not work    Other (Please Specify)

49. Additional Comments / Personal Story regarding work and study

This next section is to collect overall data regarding negative affect and individual behaviours.

50. The person or people who display the negative behaviours are which gender? (Required)

Male    Female    More Males than Females    More Females than Males    A good mix of both genders    I do not experience negativity from anyone

51. The person or people who you feel cause the most negativity is/are... (Required)

My partner whom I live with    My partner who I do not live with    My children    My Mother    My Father    My Brothers    My Sisters    My Friends    My Extended Family (In-Laws, Aunts, Cousins etc.,)    My Manager    My work colleages    My work subordinates    The Learninng Institution    Tutor / Lecturer / Research Supervisor    Study Peers    I do not experience any negativity from anyone    Other (If you have ticked any negative emotions in this survey who made you feel this way the most?)

52. If you have experienced negative affect in more than one area (ie Spouse and Lecturer) Does it ever feel that you have too many negative emotions due to non-support and this increases the negative feelings towards your study? (Required)

Please select an optionYes No Sometimes

53. If you answered Yes or Sometimes - How does the non support or negative behaviours in your life regarding your study make you feel? (If you answered No - Please type "NIL" and go to the next question). (Required)

54. If the non-support and negative behaviours and emotions do not bother you. Please explain why or how you cope. (If this question does not apply please type "NIL") (Required)

55. Please feel free to write any additional general comments - or a personal story

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59. If you found some of the terminology used difficult to understand. Please advise what terminology you did not understand - ie: extended family, research supervisor, etc,.

60. Did the response choices relate to the question asked?

Please select an optionVery Well For most questions Only for a few questions The response choices didn't make any sense What other choices would you suggest (Please specify)

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Please select an optionNone at all One or two A lot

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