Thursday, December 5, 2013

Woes of a Researcher






Desperation. It's a feeling I'm not quite used to and it's a tad disconcerting. 

I am supposed to be graduating next week with my bachelor's degree and have been working on the my senior research capstone this entire semester. A rewarding yet difficult process as I am burrying my feet into some unknown territory. 

I started my data analysis this week when I discovered about 30 of my over 100 submitted surveys were incomplete and therefore I would not be able to use them in the final product. I know have 8 days to get close to another 30 respondents, analyze the data, and write the paper. So, I need your (yes, you the reader's) help.

If you are female who reads read romance novels and have not taken this survey please click on the link to take it. As a reminder...


  • The survey is completely voluntary. I don't have to take it if you don't want to (it would just really help me out).
  • You do not have to finish the survey if you don't want to. Again, it is 100 percent voluntary (again, it would just really help me out).
How YOU can help 

  • Take the survey! ( female romance novel readers only please!)
  • Share the survey! Facebook, Twitter, email, your female neighbor who likes romance novels...the possibilities are endless (Men, you can help with this one!)
  • Once you share it ask others to share it too!

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I never like to ask favors especially if I can't repay them easily, but considering the circumstances asking for some kind-hearted help can't hurt, right?

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Light at the End of the Tunnel

It's been quite some time since I started my college journey and it is finally near its end! All that is left is my senior research capstone. 

I need the thoughtful, selfless help of my readers to make this possible. 

If you are female, read romance novels, and have experienced a romantic relationship please click on the link to take the survey. Also, if you could share it on your blog or any social media site I would greatly appreciate it. I need your help to find more people who meet the criteria. 


My vision for the project is to find any potential connection between the parasocial interaction that readers may experience with romance novel characters and certain attributes displayed in their own romantic relationships. More specifically, is there a display of a particular attachment style and whether or not more jealousy is experienced in the relationship.

More details and contact info are listed on the first page of the survey. Just click on the link!

Thank you and have a blessed day!