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BDS Apps usage

Dear Sir or Madam, I am a Galway based anthropology student doing some research on the use of BDS applications such as 'No Thanks' and 'Boycat'.

Your answers are anonymous and confidential and will not be made public and will only be used as research on a masters programme.

Please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following short questionnaire(11 questions).

Thank you

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Initial Encounter Can you describe how you first came across the ‘No Thanks’ or 'Boycat' apps and what led you to start using it?

2

How often do you use such applications?

Select 1 answer
3

Personal Experience What is it like for you to use the app? Describe the experience in your own words.

4

Motivations and Emotions What feelings or thoughts do you associate with using the app (e.g., pride, conflict, empowerment, frustration)? Can you give an example?

5

Impact on Awareness or Behavior Has using the app influenced your awareness, beliefs, or actions regarding brands, shopping, or the BDS movement? If so, how?

6

Meaning and Significance What does using the app mean to you personally? Has it affected your identity, values, or sense of responsibility?

7

Challenges or Tensions Have you encountered any dilemmas, tensions, or discomfort while using the app? How do you make sense of those moments?

8

Context and Reflection In what kinds of situations do you use the app the most? What goes through your mind when making decisions based on its recommendations?

9

Have you informed family, friends, or colleagues about these apps?

Select 1 answer
10

Final Reflections Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience with the app that feels important or meaningful?

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Should I have any further questions and would like to follow up on your answers, can I contact you? if so please write your email below. If not please leave blank.

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