Research Questionnaire

Consent Form
Dear Participant,
Thank you for taking the time to be part of this study. This questionnaire is part of a postgraduate research project in Psychology at Osmania University. You are not required to share your name, and your responses will remain anonymous and used only for academic purposes.
There are no right or wrong answers please respond honestly.

👉 This form will take approximately 10–12 minutes to complete.

Consent Form Dear Participant, Thank you for taking the time to be part of this study. This questionnaire is part of a postgraduate research project in Psychology at Osmania University. You are not required to share your name, and your responses will remain anonymous and used only for academic purposes. There are no right or wrong answers please respond honestly. 👉 This form will take approximately 10–12 minutes to complete.

I have read the above and freely agree to participate in this study.

Demographic Details

Name/ pseudonym(Optional)

Age

Current Job Title or Role

Gender

Years of Professional Experience

Job Role Classification

Please select the option that best describes your current job role.

Job Role Classification

A

Job roles where your work focuses on developing new ideas, visual design, artistic output, or expressive communication. Tasks may involve problem-solving through innovation or producing content that is personal, aesthetic, or audience-focused.(Examples include: designers, writers, filmmakers, musicians, social media/content creators, animators, marketing creatives, architects, visual artists.)

B

Job roles where your work follows set procedures, policies, or frameworks. It involves analysis, execution, documentation, or implementation of tasks that are rule-based or goal-oriented, rather than imaginative or expressive. (Examples include: accountants, HR administrators, IT support staff, finance officers, engineers, legal professionals, office assistants, analysts).

C

Job role involves a mix of both creative and structured work. For example, you may be responsible for planning, managing systems, and also developing new ideas or creative strategies(e.g., HR roles with employee engagement, educators designing content, project managers balancing creative input with structure).

D

I’m not sure how to classify my job based on the above options.

Section 1

For each statement below, select how much you agree or disagree based on your general behavior and mindset at work.

1 – Strongly Disagree

2 – Disagree

3 – Neutral

4 – Agree

5 – Strongly Agree

1. When I’m with people I don’t know, I’m comfortable sharing my opinions.

2. Critical feedback lowers my confidence.

3. I hold back my ideas because I worry they won’t work.

4. Society should replace outdated traditions with new, sensible practices.

5. Other people often persuade me to change my opinion.

6. I sometimes enjoy challenging authority figures and formal people.

7. Wearing a uniform makes me proud to show I belong to my organization.

8. Some people have called me arrogant or “full of myself.”

9. I feel uneasy when people disagree with me.

10. I’m willing to break social rules when I choose.

11. I stay silent about my feelings if they might cause problems.

12. Career success means doing something no one else has done.

13. I feel uneasy if others think I’m too unconventional.

14. I make an effort to follow the rules at all times.

15. If I disagree with a superior on his or her views, I usually do not keep it to myself.

16. In meetings, I openly challenge ideas I believe are wrong.

17. I feel uneasy when I stand out in a crowd.

18. If I had to die, I’d prefer it to be in an unusual way, not quietly in bed.

19. I’d rather fit in than be labeled a “weirdo.”

20. I have trouble working when there are strict rules.

21. I’d rather be known for trying new ideas than for using safe, proven ones.

22. It’s better to go along with others than to seem disagreeable.

23. I avoid saying things that others might find unusual.

24. I share my opinions openly, even if others disagree.

25. I usually stand up firmly for my opinions.

26. I don’t like to act differently from others.

27. In groups, I agree just to avoid arguments.

28. I stay quiet around people who outrank me.

29. I’ve generally been independent of my family’s control.

30. When I’m in group activities, I act a bit like a nonconformist.

31. I prefer playing it safe to taking risks in most situations.

32. It’s better to break the rules than always follow impersonal societal norms.

Section 3

Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements based on your overall work experience.

1 – Strongly Disagree

2 – Disagree

3 – Neutral

4 – Agree

5 – Strongly Agree

1. I feel appreciated when I perform well at work

2. I have positive relationships with my colleagues.

3. I feel satisfied being a part of this organization.

4. I feel a sense of job security in my current role.

5. I believe the management genuinely cares about employee well-being.

6. My job supports my overall physical and mental well-being.

7. I believe my compensation is fair for the work I do.

8. I am able to fully utilize my skills and capabilities at work.

9. I maintain a professional and respectful relationship with my supervisor or reporting head.

10. Overall, I feel positive about my job and work environment.

Thank you!

You’ve reached the end of this form thank you for your time and honest responses! This study explores how professionals experience uniqueness, flow, and satisfaction at work. If you have questions or would like to receive a summary of the findings, you may contact: 📧 duttsakshi19@gmail.com

Research Questionnaire

Demographic Details

Job Role Classification

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Thank you!