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Giving Feels Good (9 questions)

Research shows that making donations and helping others in any way makes us feel good. It's also good for our health, contributing to lower blood pressure, a longer life span, less stress and the 'helper's high' (as the brain releases serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin). We'd like to hear about your giving habits.

1. Do you donate to charitable causes?

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1. Do you donate to charitable causes?

A

No

B

Yes

2. If you donate, do you have a regular donation set up or do you donate spontaneously when a cause interests you?

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2. If you donate, do you have a regular donation set up or do you donate spontaneously when a cause interests you?

A

Regular donation

B

Spontaneous

C

I do both

D

I do neither

3. What kind of causes do you support?

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4. Is it important for you to be thanked for your support?

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5. Do you ever support animal causes? If yes, please say what kind and why you support them. If no, please give some reasons.

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6. Does giving make you feel good?

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6. Does giving make you feel good?

A

Definitely

B

Not particularly

C

Sometimes

7. Have you ever regretted a donation? Please say why.

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8. Do you talk about your donating habits on social media?

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8. Do you talk about your donating habits on social media?

A

No, I stay private about it

B

Yes, I feel it helps the charity if I talk about it

9. What is your opinion about people who donate and then post about it on social media?

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