This questionnaire aims to investigate differences in cooperative behaviour between Chinese and American players within open-world games. It comprises 26 questions and is estimated to take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous, and all research data will be used solely for academic purposes.
1. Have you played any games in the past three months? Yes No
2. Your nationality/cultural background (for grouping purposes only, no privacy concerns) United States China Other
3. Which games do you mainly play? Minecraft Infinity Nikki Both
4. Your gaming duration Less than 3 months 1–3 years (including 3 years) Over 3 years
5. Do you frequently play online or interact with others? Frequently Occasionally Rarely
6. I often take the initiative to cooperate with other players to complete tasks in games Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
7. I am willing to team up with unfamiliar players Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
8. I will proactively help new players in the game Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
9. Cooperation significantly enhances my gaming experience Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
10. I prefer teamwork Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
11. I prefer to act alone Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
12. I focus more on task efficiency in collaboration Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
13. I focus more on the communication atmosphere in collaboration Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
14. I am willing to help others even without any reward Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
15. I primarily cooperate with others because the game mechanics require it Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
16. I collaborate with others to make friends Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
17. I hope to establish a long-term relationship through cooperation Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
18. I believe team harmony is more important than individual performance Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
19. In a team, I tend to follow common rules Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
20. In a team, I care more about whether my individual performance is recognized Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
21. In collaboration, clear division of labor is more important than emotional exchange Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
22. I believe cooperation should be based on rules and contracts Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
23. Even when opinions differ, maintaining team relationships should be prioritized Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
24. I am willing to sacrifice personal interests for team goals Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
25. Briefly describe a memorable gaming collaboration experience
26. What characteristics do you think players from your country/culture exhibit in their cooperative play style?