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How Do Veterans See Themselves Represented in British Television Programmes
Information About the Survey
About the Survey Thank you for taking part in our survey to find out how veterans see themselves represented in British television programmes. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes. By taking part you agree for your answers to be used in our research, but please be assured that all answers are anonymous and your participation in the survey is confidential.
What is the aim of this study? The aim of this study is for the project team to gain a better sense of how veterans see themselves represented in a range of British television programmes (including, but not limited to, drama, documentary, reality talent shows, and sports coverage). It will provide veterans with an opportunity to have their say on how programmes portray veterans. The wider project will also provide the opportunity for veterans to create their own alternative representations. Ultimately, the findings of the project will help the research team to advise media organisations on their policies regarding veterans, ensuring fair representation and inclusivity.
Who can take part? We warmly invite veteran participants from all branches of the British military and those based in the UK (including, for example, USAF forces). You do not need to be a British citizen, but the focus of the project is on representations in British television programmes (rather than international imports such as Homeland).
In the UK a military veteran is defined as anyone who has drawn one day’s pay from the Armed Forces. This means all personnel, male or female, who have served for one day or more, in any occupation in the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, or the Army, including Reservists and National Service personnel, and the Merchant Navy if involved in a conflict. A veteran is therefore not defined by the length, nature of their service, or when they left. They also remain veterans even if discharged from the forces for a serious or criminal breach of the 1955 Army Act.[1]
What do I have to do? You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire via Survey Monkey. You will be taken straight through to the questionnaire from this link once you have agreed to participate in the study by completing the consent form section.
Before you begin, please follow this link where you will find the full participant information about the study: Full Participant Info Sheet. Please have a read and then tick the box at the end of this page to confirm you are happy to proceed to the consent page. After you have completed the consent form page, the questionnaire will begin.