Me

my car

as my friend

Dear __________

I am really happy that you are willing to participate in this research. This research is about understanding the connection between people and their cars. The main question we have is “How do you view your car as a real-life friend ?”

This booklet contains 4 different activities for each day, and each activity will only take you up to 5 minutes.

There is no wrong or right but only your answers! We value your experience so don’t be afraid of putting your thoughts down.

Enjoy the booklet!

If you have any questions, please contact: _______________ , or call: ______________* Your data will only be used for academic research not commercial purposes. *

Day 1 Who are you?

name

If you can Draw yourselfor attach a photo

In the attachment, there is a sheet of different words fordescribing people’s characteristics. You can use that sheet to find the words you want to use!

Background

age

Family

hobbies

Personality traits

I like to do...

I am...

Tell us more about yourself!

Also we would like to know your hobbies and also your general characteristics that you consider yourself.

Day 2 What does your life look like?

you can use this example as a guide!

Try to map out a day of your “vacation” where you use your car as the main transportation mean. Please point out the activities that you do with your car or the activities which your car helps you achieve. Also make a start shape if you think that activity is interesting and meaningful to you

Day 3We would like to know what are your friends’ opinion towards your car!But first, tell us about 2 of your best friends. Who are they? What kind of activity you usually do together with them? And what kind of personality attracts you? Secondly, how do they think of your car?Ask them either by mail, phone call or by person. Be amazed by the answers! :)

Do you best friends like your car?

Name

Together with him/ her, we do......

I do like your car that... I don’t like you car that...

His/ her personality traits are...

Age

Gender

Relation

Together with him/ her we do......

I do like your car that... I don’t like you car that...

His/ her personality traits are...

Name

Age

Relation

Gender

Sketch out your friend

Sketch out your friend

Day 4 Your car is your real life friend

Name

Age

Profession

Gender

Nationality

Imagine your car acts like a friend of yours. According to your experience, give him/ her a profile as well as “Characteristic” (you can either describe in text or drawings ). also map out a day of this car friend!

Sketch the face of your car

Sketch the face of your carGive him/ her a profile!

Map out a day of your car’s activity!

Give him/ her a personality !

look up words in the attachment if needed!

hobbies

I like to do...

Personality traits

I am...

Thank you so much for filling out this booklet

The researcher will contact you to collect this booklet. Also when you hand in the booklet, During collecting, Researcher will also ask you questions about what you have written down in the booklet.

If you have further questions, please contact: ________________

The meeting will be held:Day: ______________Time: _____________location:___________

Thank you

very much

Attachment

Personality traits

You can use words of different personality traits throughtout the booklet!If you are lack of inspiration, look it up!

Openness to experience

Conscientiousness

Extraversion

Agreeableness

Neuroticism

Low Self-esteem

Harm avoidance

Novelty seeking

Perfectionism

Alexithymia

Rigidity

Impulsivity

Disinhibition

Psychoticism

Obsessionality

Adventurous

Affable

Conscientious

Cultured

Dependable

Discreet

Fair

Fearless

Observant

Impartial

Independent

Optimistic

Intelligent

Keen

Gragarious

Persistent

Capable

Charming

Precise

Confident

Dutiful

Encouraging

Reliable

Exuberant

Helpful

Humble

Suave

Imaginative

Meticulous

Obedient

Trusting

Valiant

Laziness

Picky

Sullen

Pompous

Dishonesty

Finicky

Sarcastic

Pompous

Arrogant

Cowardly

Sneaky

Rude

Quarrelsome

Impulsive

Slovenly

Self-centered

Boorish

Surly

Unfriendly

Unruly

Thoughless

Stingy

Bossy

Vulgar

Malicious

Conceited

Obnoxious

You can use words of different activitis throughtout the booklet!If you are lack of inspiration, look it up!

Volleyball

Basketball

Baseball

River Rafting

Bungee Jumping

Hiking

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Golf

Lawn Tennis

Team Games

Nature Walk

Cycling

Surfing

Horse Riding

Boating

Traveling

Fishing

Badminton

Cooking

Playing Cards

Chess

Skincare Regime

Aerobics

Bowling

Billiards

Daydreaming

Pet Training

Beach Games

Museum Visit

Amusement Park

Photography

Music

Dance

Watching Movies

Video Games

Internet Browsing

Art Activities

Knitting

Painting

Indoor Gardening

Reading

Table Tennis

Writing

Craft Making

Watching TV

Attachment

activities