Hello everyone! I’m gathering some data via an anonymous Google form survey for a project I originally presented at the first BTS Conference in 2020. The conference was meant to have a publication opportunity, but it has been delayed multiple times. Now, I have the opportunity to submit my paper to a book (that will cover the first conference). I have been asked to gather updated data to supplement my paper, since the fandom has changed a lot since 2019. 

So I come to you today to ask for your help in completing this survey:

[https://forms.gle/nxHjczPEThYezDrG8](https://forms.gle/nxHjczPEThYezDrG8)

A more detailed description is below.

The survey asks some demographic questions, BTS fandom questions (such as when you became a fan), and questions about whether your mental health has been impacted by BTS’s work. The data will be used to supplement my current paper, with a goal of publication. The survey is open to anyone age 13+ who identifies as ARMY and should take about 10 minutes to complete. 

This survey is completely anonymous. The raw data will be used only by me and not shared with others. In the event my paper is not accepted for publication, and I’m unable to find another home for it, I will post the results on my platforms (social, website, etc). I will also post them here, because I don’t want what happened the first time to continue happening =) I was unable to share the data thus far because our publication kept getting delayed.

Please be advised that because this survey is anonymous, I cannot remove your data once you submit your form, since I won’t know which data belong to you. You can choose to exit the survey at any time before pressing “submit.” By submitting the form, you indicate your consent to participate in the research. 

Personal information is not required to participate in the survey. No email addresses needed.

Researcher Information: My name is Courtney Lazore. I’m an independent researcher and long-time ARMY. I’ve been formally involved in BTS research since 2020 and write content about BTS in my spare time. If you’d like to vet me, you can find me on Twitter ([courtneylazore](http://www.twitter.com/courtneylazore)), IG ([bts\_effect](http://www.instagram.com/bts_effect)), and thebtseffect.com.

I’m happy to respond to any additional questions below.

by Yiseul