2.1 Research Methodology
Survey/Questionnaire - (77 responses)
This study used an online survey via Google Forms to collect data from 77 respondents efficiently. The survey combined structured multiple-choice questions for quantitative data and open-ended questions for qualitative insights. Organized into five sections (A–E), the questionnaire allowed participants to share their opinions and experiences directly, while responses were conveniently stored and managed digitally.
Questions:
1) Gender
2) AGE GROUP
3) Do you believe wealth and status increase a person’s ability to influence or manipulate others?
4) Do you believe having a lot of power can affect a person’s sense of right and wrong?
5) Which manipulation tactics do you believe are most effective? (Select all that apply)
6) Why do you think victims may stay silent when the accused person is powerful? (Select all that apply)
7) Do you think manipulation can cause victims to defend or protect their abuser?
8) Do you believe institutions (such as government, media, or legal systems) sometimes protect powerfulindividuals?
9) Do you think public media exposure increases accountability for powerful individuals?
10) Do you believe powerful individuals are more likely to avoid consequences for wrongdoing?
11) Do you think most people would act differently if given extreme wealth and power?
12) How familiar are you with the Jeffrey Epstein case?13) Where did you primarily learn about the case?
14) In your opinion, how can having power influence a person’s moral decisions?
15) Why do you think manipulation is more effective when used by powerful or influential individuals?
