So embarrassed to say this but Gmail and I do not get always along. I moved a response thread containing emails from about 10-15 participants into a folder, it has since disappeared into internet oblivion. If I did not email you directly yesterday (I sent out about 25 surveys yesterday) and you are willing to participate please complete the survey below and return it to me. If you would rather have it sent to you in a word doc or by mail let me know and I will do that for you. Sorry about any confusion and thank you once more. Kassie Nelson *Generation Y (And X) Family History Interest Survey* *Please send completed responses to **cedartreegen@gmail.com*<cedartreegen@gmail.com> * * Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Whether you are interested in your family history or not I still want to hear from you. The data gathered from this survey is going to be used in several ways. First, as touch points for a book that I have been working on for over two years and will be completing it this year, before I pass the point of no return I want to make sure that I have touched upon the key issues and concerns of my generation. Secondly, I want to see how attitudes towards genealogy have changed not only generation by generation but decade by decade. And thirdly, the genealogy community could benefit from the information gleaned from these surveys. Later this year these findings will be shared in a blog, an article or both. Please read the questions and directions carefully as some sections may not apply to you depending on how you answer. With your permission, I would like to mention your name in the Acknowledgments portion of my book. Your name will not be mentioned anywhere else without a separate special request. The raw data obtained from these surveys may be discussed in blogs and articles. Some of the questions may seem odd to you but please answer them as long as you are comfortable doing so, every question has a purpose. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. Please complete this survey as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is best. However, if you need to think about some of the questions and come back to it that is okay too. Please type your responses in this Word document. Please do not erase any part of the question. If you would prefer a paper copy of the survey please email me your address and I will send it to you along with a SASE. Many Thanks! Kassie Nelson, Cedar Tree Genealogy www.cedartreegenealogy.com http://cedartree.blog.com *Part A: Demographic & Background Information* * * 1. Name (First & Last) 2. Ok to mention your name? 3. Age: 4. How many siblings do you have? * * 5. Are your parents from a large family (one of more than three children)? 6. Are you parents divorced? 7. Do you have any step-parents? 8. Are your grandparents still alive? If not, did you ever meet them? 9. Did you ever know your great-grandparents? If not, do you know their names? 10. Are you close to your parents’ extended families? 11. If you have a step parent, are you close to their extended families? 12. How far away did you grow up from your extended family? 13. Was your family history or ethnic background ever discussed growing up? Or as an adult? If yes, please give some examples. 14. Has anyone in your family, *other than yourself*, ever traced your family tree or currently working on your family tree? If yes, who? 15. Are you interested in: a) knowing your family history b) researching it yourself c) both d) none of the above 16. Please explain why you answered question 15 the way you did. 17. If you answer to question fifteen (15) was d) none of the above, do you think you will ever change your mind? If so, what could change your mind? *If your answer to question fifteen (15) was d) none of the above thank-you for your participation. You do not need to answer the remaining questions.* 18. Have you ever researched your family tree? *If your answer to question eighteen (18) was no, skip part B and proceed to part C. If the answer was yes, please proceed to part B*. *PART B: For those who have experience researching their family tree….* * * 18. Why did you start researching your family tree? 19. How long ago did you start? 20. Are you still currently researching your family tree? If not, why did you stop? 21. If you stopped researching your family tree do you think you will again? 22. What has been the most challenging aspect of tracing your family tree? 23. What has been the most surprising? 24. Did you attend any genealogical society meetings or workshops? What were your experiences like? For the next two questions please place an (x) next to all that apply. 25. Which of the following resources do you (or have in the past) use to educate yourself about genealogy. - Attended lectures and/or genealogy conferences - Attended meetings held by genealogical organizations - Visited the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center - Read books - Read e-books - Read periodicals - Read wikis and/or attended online seminars - Enrolled in genealogy programs such as the National Genealogical Society home study course - Other: 26. What is the primary research method you use? For example, do you spend most of your time at the library, family history center or online? If possible, estimate the percentage of your research time that you spend online. 27. What does your family history mean to you? *Please proceed to PART D. * *PART C: For those who have not researched their family tree….* * * 28. Are you interested in simply knowing your family history or researching it yourself? Why? *If you are not interested in conducting the research yourself please proceed to PART D. * 29. Why have you not started your research? 30. What concerns do you have about researching your family tree? 31. Please place an x by all that apply. Which of the following would you likely seek out for help and information? - Lectures and/or genealogy conferences - Meetings held by genealogical organizations - Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center - Books - E-books - Periodicals - Wikis and/or attended online seminars - Genealogy programs such as the National Genealogical Society home study course - Other: 32. What does your family history mean to you? *PART D* * * 33. Would you ever consider hiring a professional genealogist? If yes, how would you decide who to hire? 34. Do you have any concerns about hiring a professional genealogist? 35. How much do you think a professional genealogist typically charges? (DO NOT answer if you are a professional or Google to provide an answer) 36. In a typical year, what would be/ what is your budget for genealogy related expenses (obtaining records, attending conferences, subscriptions, * etc*)? 37. What is the most that you would pay for a book about genealogy? Less than $5.00 $5.00 to $10.00 $10.00 to $20.00 $20.00-$30.00 $30.00-$50.00 More than $50.00 37. Years of experience and credentials being equal, would you be more likely to read a book written by a genealogist of your own generation or that of your parents? 38. Any additional comments: *THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!*