Principal Investigator: Renee Ann Drouin Email: [email protected] Telephone Number: 401-541-5613 You are being invited to volu
PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON THE 911 FANDOM!
Hello everyone!
My name is Renee, and I am a professor at PSU currently working on an academic project about the 9-1-1 fandom across its history.
Project
If you are eighteen years old, in the US (university policy), and willing, consider taking this survey about your 9-1-1 fandom experiences.
The survey is divided into six categories: a review of the project, demographic information, your history in the fandom, views of representation and shipping, and reactions to Bobby’s death. Finally, I offer a space to leave additional comments.
You are not required to answer all questions and can skip sections if you prefer. All data will be anonymous.
The survey can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour if you want to offer detailed commentary on your beliefs.
Goals for the Project
A public infographic analyzing fandom responses across different social media platforms, noting common trends and differences. For example, were Twitter users more likely to stop watching before Season 9 compared to Reddit users? Who was angriest about Bobby?
Two major research projects in a presentation at Fan Studies Network North America and an academic journal article, preferably in an open-access journal like Transformative Works and Culture
Finally a bit about me: I have a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing, using my training to examine popular culture, i.e. language choices, rhetorical moves, etc. I am on the Fan Studies Network North America organizing committee, which runs one of the largest fan studies conferences in the world, and have won awards for writing about fandom. Finally, this show means a great deal to me, as does the fandom, and I strive to represent all your voices fairly and accurately.
Please reach out to me for questions. And, if willing, share widely across social media!
Final Note: While questions may be hyper-focused on certain characters due to show events (i.e. Bobby Nash or Buddie) I hope anyone who enjoys the show/fandom will complete the survey and enjoy seeing the 'academic' side.














