The following is a comprehensive layout of all matters regarding the
Vampire & Energy Work Research Survey (VEWRS) & Advanced Vampirism &
Energy Work Research Survey (AVEWRS). Please carefully read the
material presented below as much of it is both im****tant and new as of
the date of this letter or posting. For those who have previously been
unaware of this soon to be year long study of those who identify
themselves as real sanguine, psi, living, or modern vampires and/or
energy workers conducted by fellow members of both communities, please
visit the web site below for the complete purpose, significance,
definitions, ethical, and privacy guidelines governing this study:
http://www.vampiresurvey.com
Please allow the text below to serve as the latest updated information
regarding this study aside from content listed on the primary web site.
Im****tant Dates, Instructions, & General Information:
I. Deadline: We will accept surveys through March 31, 2007, however,
while we are involved in the data entry and pre-correlation phases you
will be able to mail in your surveys past this date until the web site
file download and response e-mail is ultimately disabled. In order to
facilitate the data entry schedule we've established, the sooner you
complete your surveys and submit them the easier it will be to move
this study closer to the final analysis and results stage. Please do
NOT procrastinate when it comes to completing these surveys. They do
not have to be completed in one sitting and you may take your time and
revisit them as often as needed; being careful not to forget to save
the survey file you are working on before closing. As you finish a
particular survey please e-mail them to response@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vampires & Energy Workers: There is a common misconception that
these surveys are only written for those who identify with modern,
living, or real sanguine or psi vampirism. While 55-60% of the content
of these surveys apply almost exclusively to vampirism related topics,
the remainder was designed to account for those who identify with
energy work, no longer identify with vampirism, or identify with both
components. Presently, response from the exclusive energy worker
Community accounts for less than 8% of the total response received to
date, however, any base group inclusion of this size as a variance
point warrants its own branch of classification. Therefore, let us
attempt to explain how responses from both vampires and energy workers
will be grouped in the data tree and subsequently correlated.
For this study we will be using a model that accounts for divergent
branches of the top level variants or groups; those who identify as
vampires or vampires who also identify as energy workers and those who
identify only as energy workers. Only the applicable questions for
energy workers will be compiled for the independent study of this
branch; primarily the demographic, personal, medical, familial,
spiritual, cross-over community background, paranormal, past-life,
meditation, psi-related, energy perception, manipulation, tools,
techniques, etc. Having this general body of data for both
self-identifying vampires and energy workers will allow us to conduct a
linear and non-linear multiple regression and correlation of these two
communities. The potential for this shedding light into the
interrelation****ps, similarities of abilities or conditions, and
overall mentality or perception, is of extreme interest in both a
psychological and sociological context. Therefore, if you are an
energy worker who does not personality either identify with, or even
believe in vampirism, you will be able to answer all questions that do
not contain the word "vampire or vampirism"; as an awakening,
spirituality, energy work, general perception and experience of self
relates to facets of both communities.
A. Instructions For Vampires & Energy Workers:
i. If you are a vampire role player or do not believe in living
vampirism (either sanguine or psi) and have come into possession of
these surveys please do NOT participate unless you identify with and
practice energy work.
ii. Carefully read pages two through five / nine before answering and
complete all ****tions of the survey(s) to the best of your ability
without outside assistance or influence.
iii. Your responses are VERY im****tant no matter how extensive your
involvement or background. These are completely neutral surveys - it
matters NOT which path, religion, belief, or affiliation you hold. Do
NOT include personally identifiable responses to any written answers.
We do NOT under any cir***stances wish to know who you are for any
number of ethical and liability reasons.
iv. Complete BOTH surveys and return to: response@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Special Instructions For Energy Workers Only:
i. Complete BOTH the VEWRS & AVEWRS - If you do NOT intend to
complete BOTH surveys then do not participate. Much of the VEWRS will
be "Not Applicable", however, all questions concerning demographics
in sections 1 to 3 and that do not contain a specific reference to
vampirism in sections 4 to 11 are viable and im****tant material for
analysis. The AVEWRS contains a high concentration of energy work
questions and paranormal background in sections 1 & 2. Although,
please answer the questions in sections 3 to 5 that are applicable to
energy workers or the general populace.
ii. Question 988 is perhaps the most im****tant question on the entire
survey, in that it allows the respondent to include any and all
material they deem im****tant regarding their respective communities
that is not included in the VEWRS & AVEWRS.
iii. It is not the intent of the researchers to ****tray the Energy
Worker Community or Vampire Community as mutually inclusive of one
another. We are well aware that both communities do not always
acknowledge, sup****t, or agree with one another and therefore will
treat both sets of data as independent variables in their own right and
both will receive separate sections of publication. However, certain
data points that present as aberrant or unique both in comparison and
contrast to these communities will be explored.
iv. Please note your answer carefully on question #285 {Other: Energy
Worker_} of the VEWRS and question #383 & #384 of the AVEWRS. These
are the criteria markers we use to categorize vampire and energy
workers in the SPSS data analysis program.
v. If you exclusively identify as an energy worker please return your
completed surveys to: psi@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
we have already began sorting energy worker from vampire
responses received during 2006, this new system in 2007 will provide a
more streamlined approach to expedite the processing of data.
III. Statement Regarding Otherkin & Therian Communities: It's clear
there is distinct crossover between these communities and elements of
these surveys that may be answered by those who identify with Otherkin
(hybrid questioning and Otherkin identification questions), however,
unless one also identifies with energy work and/or vampirism these
surveys are not designed for these communities. Additionally we have
received numerous e-mails from the Otherkin and Therian community
asking if we would either create a survey of the same detail or at very
least consult with their community in the formation of such. To be
honest our focus is and needs to remain on the vampire and energy
worker communities. We fear to spread ourselves to areas that we may
be unfamiliar with or have only a superficial knowledge would be
disingenuous and ultimately a disservice to those communities. While
we would be happy to consult on technical aspects regarding the
structure, focus, distribution, and balance within context of these
communities; it's our opinion both the Otherkin and Therian community
should begin dialog if they are serious at having this idea properly
transform into something productive rather than a rushed composition
that fails to achieve the goals and sample size desired.
IV. VEWRS & AVEWRS: Please understand that BOTH surveys need to be
completed and returned. The AVEWRS is the concurrent second survey
that covers the technical aspects of vampirism, energy work,
spirituality, detailed experience, feeding, awakening, coping,
identity, etc. background that is NOT covered in the VEWRS. For this
reason it is VERY IM****TANT that those who complete the VEWRS also
complete the AVEWRS.
V. Im****tance & Significance Of This Study: In order for detailed
anthropological, psychological, or phenomenological research to be
properly conducted on a community or subculture a foundation must first
be established and this is one of the primary purposes of this research
study. To be able to firmly grasp and understand the elements of this
Community, there needs to be an exploration into the shared
commonalities, differences, and developing trends in a concise and
centralized format. We've received surveys from all parts of the
globe, dozens of different paths or belief systems, psi/sang/hybrid,
solitary, affiliated, the young, the old, community leaders, and newly
awakened alike. Your participation and moreover your encouragement of
others to participate in this im****tant study directly impacts the
success of this project.
The sheer difficulty and massive undertaking of this study can best be
expressed in the figure located at:
http://www.vampiresurvey.com/images/VampireCommunityDiagram.jpg.
Inside the outer and inner ring represents the real vampire community
and the overlapping rings both the influence and involvement from both
different subcultures and individual segways into the Community.
Although best expressed in spherical form, all circles or communities
overlap with each other to varying levels of degree. Not everyone uses
the same terminology, not everyone is of the same mentality, not
everyone is friendly with one another, not everyone who adorns fangs
and hangs out at Goth/vamp gatherings are vampires by the same token
that not everyone who meditates and practices rituals are natural
energy workers, not everyone is left hand path, not everyone is
affiliated with a House, not everyone has heard of major vampiric or
energy worker forums, individuals, books, etc.
One im****tant thing we have come to realize thus far from this study is
that there are legitimate and level-headed communities in parts of the
World we never realized that are literally begging for others to speak
with in their area, develop a cohesive structure and organization, and
even translate im****tant information into their native tongue. It
makes no difference of your individual path; this is a universal study
directed towards the specific subset of the real vampire and natural
energy worker subculture and we are sincerely seeking participation
from all paths, orders, and beliefs without the desire to infringe or
violate the tenets or private inner teachings of any particular group.
There are numerous underlying significant benefits to all of us and how
we are perceived that have the potential to come from this research and
everyone that honestly personally identifies with real, living, modern,
sang/psi vampirism and/or energy work should invest their time to
complete these surveys.
File Downloads, Statistics & Response Charts, & Troubleshooting:
Web Site & Download: http://www.vampiresurvey.com
Translations: Both surveys are available in English, French, Spanish,
German, & Russian. However, machine translations (professional
business/cor****ate grade program) were used on all non-English
translations and while effective do not always yield ideal results.
Therefore, if at all possible please try to complete the English
version or if needed complete the written sections in the language of
your choice; as several members of our staff understand and speak the
majority of these languages.
Completed Responses: response@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
submissions will generate an auto-response verifying that we have
successfully received your survey(s).
Energy Workers Please Note: If you identify exclusively as an energy
worker please send your responses to: psi@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Verification Chart: This chart is located at the bottom of the
main web site. Use this chart to verify receipt of your completed
surveys. Please note that if you cannot identify yourself on this
chart then we likely have NOT received your surveys!
Questions: research@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
& Response Charts:
http://www.vampiresurvey.com/statistics.html
Troubleshooting:
If for any reason you can't view either the VEWRS or AVEWRS in MSWord
please copy/paste the HTML - Text Only Versions into a word processing
program of your choice and complete. See HTML - Text Only Version
links below:
http://www.vampiresurvey.com/VEWRS.htm
http://www.vampiresurvey.com/AVEWRS.htm
Current General Study & Response Statistics:
Response Statistics As Of January 10, 2007:
VEWRS Average Age Of Respondent: 28 (1978)
VEWRS Male To Female Ratio: 37% M :: 63% F
285 Responses Since March 22, 2006
AVEWRS Average Age Of Respondent: 30 (1976)
AVEWRS Male To Female Ratio: 33% M :: 67% F
103 Responses Since August 1, 2006
17 Country Representation: Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, France, Ireland, Lativa, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, United Kingdom, & United
States.
Data Points Collected (Individual Questions Answered): 170,000+
Current Research Study Expenditure: $3,866.20
Research Schedule - Data Entry, Correlation, Analysis, Interpretation,
Findings, & Conclusions:
The specific agendas of the individual research analysis meetings are
technical in nature but a general overview will be provided as a matter
of record in summary form at the close of each month. Details
concerning the schedule for August through December 2007, which will
include preliminary data release, review, discussion, and publication,
will be available later this year. Each individual response from the
VEWRS & the first section of the AVEWRS will be correlated and/or
linked where applicable in various permutations to highlight both
similar and dissimilar trends among responses and written responses
grouped and interpreted accordingly. Responses will not simply be
tallied without intensive cross-correlation & interpretation of written
responses. We are utilizing methods covered by Creswell, Hayes, Cohen,
and others regarding both qualitative and quantitative research
methodology, applied statistical approaches from a social science
perspective, predictive modeling, and multiple regression and
correlation analysis as well as examining a plethora of papers and
publications concerning baseline comparison data and related studies.
Throughout the course of our analysis we will be working directly with
a variety of professionals and academic faculty in a consultation and
statistical verification capacity. Additionally we will work
multilaterally with vampiric and energy practitioners in positions of
leader****p, influence, and experience to ensure transparency and the
accurate or factual depiction of our own Community.
January 2007: Drafting Of Primer For Coding Surveys Into Data Program
January - March 2007: Entry Of Data Into SPSS 15.0 Data Analysis
Program
January 7, 2007: 1st Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
January 25, 2007: 2nd Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
February 8, 2007: 3rd Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
February 25, 2007: 4th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
March 8, 2007: 5th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
March 22, 2007: 6th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
April - May 2007: Final Completion Of Data Entry & Receipt Of Surveys
April 2007: Data Preparation For General Statistical Analysis
April 5, 2007: 7th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
April 15, 2007: 8th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
April 26, 2007: 9th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
May 2007: General Statistical Analysis, Data Preparation For MRC &
Amos Program - SEM For Behavioral Multivariate Analysis
May 10, 2007: 10th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
May 20, 2007: 11th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
May 31, 2007: 12th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
June 2007: Continuance Of MRC + ANOVA/ANCOVA, Prediction Models, Small
Sample Test Algorithm Evaluation, & Initial Community Comparison
Analysis
June 7, 2007: 13th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
June 17, 2007: 14th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
June 28, 2007: 15th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
July 2007: Continuance Of MRC, Hypothesis Testing, Data Charting &
Graphing, Community Correlations, & Initial Examination Of Qualitative
Responses
July 12, 2007: 16th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
July 19, 2007: 17th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
July 29, 2007: 18th Research Analysis Meeting; Atlanta, GA
Closing Statement:
We sincerely appreciate every moment you spend taking these surveys,
value each word written, and every question or conceptual critique and
clarification you provide. If there are questions on the surveys that
do not provide adequate choices and/or that you disagree with, then
utilize the "Other", free response, or even the margins to indicate
such. We welcome you to write any and all information you would like
to see covered in this study as well as open to any constructive
criticism leveled on the part of those who have chosen to participate.
If you feel the need to provide clarification to your answers let us
assure you everything that is written does not go unnoticed and will be
taken into account in the analysis. Instead of criticizing aspects of
the surveys that you disagree with, take the power into your own hands
to explain to us why in your responses. Those thought provoking
arguments will be printed as a matter of record alongside the
conclusions and interpretations - this study is a living and dynamic
do***ent for the entire Community and this is why it is so im****tant to
draw from diverse viewpoints.
The Community ultimately determines the outcome and quality of
information received in this study; thus justifying calls to those who
have been instrumental in the formation, mentor****p, teaching, and
overall leader****p of the Community to step forward and convey their
mature and insightful perspectives through the framework of these
surveys. We appreciate the fact that these surveys are being used as
resource, teaching, and self-reflective tools, however, to be of
particular value in this study they need to be returned. Please
encourage others on forums, groups, ezboards or yuku, e-lists, meetups,
and within your local Community to participate in this unprecedented
study of real vampirism and energy work. Our staff is available to
answer questions so don't hesitate to contact us. We sincerely
appreciate your participation in this research endeavor and will strive
to analyze and treat the responses we receive with the utmost
professionalism. Thank you!
The Deadline For VEWRS & AVEWRS Submission Is March 31, 2007
PLEASE DON'T PROCRASTINATE - SET ASIDE TIME TO COMPLETE THESE SURVEYS
ASAP!
WE NEED YOUR SUP****T, PARTICIPATION, & ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHERS!
http://www.vampiresurvey.com
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