1.What is your gender? A. Male B. Female C. Other / Prefer not to disclose
2.What is your current academic year? A. Freshman B. Sophomore C. Junior D. Senior E. Graduate student or above
3.What is your major category? A. Science and Engineering B. Humanities and Social Sciences C. Arts and Sports D. Other
4.Do you have a long-term idol or celebrity you follow? A. Yes (Please proceed to Question 6) B. No (Please proceed to Question 15)
5.What are your main reasons for not following idols? (Select all that apply) A. Lack of interest B. Believe it wastes time C. Disagree with idol culture D. Other (Please specify):
6.What types of idols do you follow? (Select all that apply) A. Domestic entertainment celebrities (actors, singers, etc.) B. International entertainment celebrities C. Virtual idols (e.g., VTubers, anime characters) D. Sports stars E. Online influencers (e.g., livestreamers, Bilibili UPs) F. Other (Please specify):
7.Which channels do you use to follow your idol(s)? (Select all that apply) A. Social media (Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili, etc.) B. Fan communities (WeChat/QQ groups, super topics) C. Offline events (concerts, fan meetings) D. Traditional media (TV, magazines) E. Other (Please specify):
8.Approximately how much time do you spend weekly on idol-related activities? A. Less than 1 hour B. 1–3 hours C. 3–5 hours D. More than 5 hours
9.How has following idols influenced your personal values? (Select all that apply) A. Strengthened motivation to achieve goals B. Changed perceptions of success or beauty C. Affected spending habits (e.g., willingness to pay for hobbies) D. Enhanced sense of belonging or social skills E. Created unrealistic expectations or anxiety F. Other (Please specify):
10.Do you imitate your idol’s behavior or lifestyle? A. Frequently B. Occasionally C. Rarely D. Never
11.What qualities of your idol(s) attract you the most? (Select all that apply) A. Talent (e.g., singing, acting) B. Appearance or image C. Personality (e.g., humor, kindness) D. Hard work or inspiring backstory E. Social responsibility (e.g., charity work) F. Other (Please specify):
12.How actively do you participate in fan communities? A. Highly active (frequent posts, organize events) B. Moderately active (occasional participation) C. Passive observer (only browse content) D. Not part of any fan community
13.How has fan community participation affected your real-life social relationships? A. Expanded social circle and made new friends B. Consumed too much time, affecting real-life interactions C. Strengthened common topics with others D. No significant impact
14.Have you experienced negative emotions or conflicts due to fandom? (e.g., fan arguments) A. Frequently B. Occasionally C. Rarely D. Never
15.Approximately how much do you spend monthly on idol-related purchases? A. Less than 50 RMB B. 50–200 RMB C. 200–500 RMB D. More than 500 RMB
16.What are your main reasons for purchasing idol-related products? (Select all that apply) A. To support the idol’s career B. For collection or sentimental value C. Social needs (e.g., bonding with fans) D. Influence from fan communities E. Other (Please specify):
17.Do you purchase products endorsed or recommended by your idol? A. Always B. Sometimes C. Rarely D. Never
18.Has following idols caused you to experience any of the following emotions? (Select all that apply) A. Excitement or fulfillment B. Anxiety or stress (e.g., data ranking, anti-fans) C. Loneliness (e.g., after offline events) D. Disappointment (e.g., idol scandals) E. Other (Please specify):
19.What is your overall view of idol fandom’s impact on youth? A. Mostly positive (e.g., spreads positivity) B. Mostly negative (e.g., excessive spending, blind worship) C. Both positive and negative D. No significant impact
20.What suggestions do you have for schools or society to guide youth toward rational fandom? (Please briefly explain):