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2024 Eclipse Study Onboarding Portal
Welcome! If you’re here, its because you’ve been invited to participate in SENSORIA’s Mass Eclipse Phenomenology study, conducted in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies.
This is one of the only studies of its kind in history! We’re honored that you’ve decided to share your insights with us, and advance the science of awe and non-ordinary experience.
In this first stage, we will ask you some preliminary information about you (nothing personally identifiable!), and your approach to life, in advance of the big day.
In other words, we want to collect some trait and demographic data at baseline, to better understand what factors contribute to how you experience and react to the eclipse.
Please do your best to answer as the questions as truthfully you can. While nonsensical or rushed responses often mean we have to exclude data from the final analysis, good quality data makes for better science, and reliable responders may be invited to participate in future SENSORIA/IACS studies!
We care about the quality of our survey data and hope to receive the most accurate measure of your opinions, so it is important to us that you thoughtfully provide your best answer to each question in the survey. Do you commit to providing your thoughtful and honest answers to the questions in this survey?
(Required)
I will provide my best answers
I will not provide my best answers
I can’t promise either way
What email address would you like us to use to contact you and share results?
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How old are you?
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How do you identify?
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Female
Male
Non-Binary
Trans-Female
Trans-Male
Choose not to answer
Other
Explain "Other"
Where will you be on the day of the eclipse?
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Texas Eclipse Festival
Another Eclipse Festival
Somewhere in the path of totality
Not in the path of totality
Watching the eclipse remotely
Doing something unrelated
Other
Explain "Other"
Where would you place yourself on this scale, from extremely liberal (1) to extremely conservative (5).
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1
2
3
4
5
Please indicate the extent to which the following statements apply to you.\
How often do you think about religious issues?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
To what extent do you believe that God(s) or something divine exists?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
How often do you take part in religious services?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
How often do you pray?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
How often do you meditate?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that God(s) or something(s) divine intervenes in your life?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that you are one with all?
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Please rate how frequent the following experiences are for you.
Sometimes I feel and experience things as I did when I was a child.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I can be greatly moved by eloquent or poetic language.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
While watching a movie, a T.V. show, or a play, I may become so involved that I forgot about myself and my surroundings, and experience the story as if it were real and as if I were taking part in it.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
If I stare at a picture and then look away from it, I can sometimes “see” an image of the picture, almost as if I were still looking at it.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Sometimes I feel as if my mind could envelop the whole world.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I like to watch cloud shapes change in the sky.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
If I wish I can imagine (or daydream) some things so vividly that it’s like watching a good movie or hearing a good story.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I think I really know what some people mean when they talk about mystical experiences.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I sometimes “step outside” my usual self and experience a completely different state of being.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Textures—such as wool, sand, wood—sometimes remind me of colors or music.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Sometimes I experience things as if they were doubly real.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
When I listen to music I can get so caught up in it that I don’t notice anything else.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
If I wish I can imagine that my body is so heavy that I cannot move it.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I can often somehow sense the presence of another person before I actually see or hear her/him.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
The crackle and flames of a wood fire stimulate my imagination.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Sometimes I am so immersed in nature or in art that I feel as if my whole state of consciousness has somehow been temporarily changed.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Different colors have distinctive and special meanings for me.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I can so completely wander off into my own thoughts while doing a routine task that I actually forget that I am doing the task and find a few minutes later that I have finished it.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I can sometimes recall certain past experiences in my life so clearly and vividly that it is like living them again, or almost so.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Things that might seem meaningless to others often make sense to me.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
If I acted in a play I think I would really feel the emotions of the character and “become” that person for the time being, forgetting both myself and the audience.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
My thoughts often occur as visual images rather than as words.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I am often delighted by small things (like the colors in soap bubbles and the five-pointed star shape that appears when you cut an apple across the core).
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
When listening to organ music or other powerful music, I sometimes feel as if I am being lifted into the air.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Sometimes I can change noise into music by the way I listen to it.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Some of my most vivid memories are called up by scents and smells.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Some music reminds me of pictures or changing patterns of color.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I often know what someone is going to say before he or she says it.
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I often have “physical memories”; for example, after I’ve been swimming I may feel as if I’m still in the water.
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
The sound of a voice can be so fascinating to me that I can just go on listening to it.
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
At times I somehow feel the presence of someone who is not physically there.
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
Sometimes thoughts and images come to me without any effort on my part.
(Required)
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I find that different smells have different colors.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
I can be deeply moved by a sunset.
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Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Very often
When was the last time you felt moved or touched?
(Required)
Cannot remember
Within the last year
Within the last month
Within the last 24 hours
How often do you get:
Choked-up from a moving or touching experience?
(Required)
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
About once a day
Two or more times per day
Tears or moist eyes from a moving or touching experience?
(Required)
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
About once a day
Two or more times per day
Shivers (chills) or goosebumps from a moving or touching experience?
(Required)
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
About once a day
Two or more times per day
Would you describe yourself as someone who gets easily moved or touched?
(Required)
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
About once a day
Two or more times per day
A warmth in your chest from a moving or touching experience?
(Required)
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
2-3 times a month
About once a day
Two or more times per day
Would you describe yourself as someone who gets easily moved or touched?
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Not at all
Somewhat
Extremely
How much do you agree with the following statements?
I often feel awe
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I see beauty all around me
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I feel wonder almost every day
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I often look for patterns in the objects around me.
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I have many opportunities to see the beauty of nature.
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I seek out experiences that challenge my understanding of the world.
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
I seek out experiences that challenge my understanding of the world.
(Required)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Disagree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree somewhat
Agree
Strongly agree
You're doing great! Please take a break if you like. You're halfway done
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OK, took a break!
No need, I’ll continue.
I can pay attention to my breath without being distracted
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture
(Required)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I can return awareness to my body if I am distracted.
(Required)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body.
(Required)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I can maintain awareness of my whole body even when a part of me is in pain or discomfort.
(Required)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole.
(Required)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Describe yourself as you generally are now, not as you wish to be in the future. Indicate for each statement whether you
I am not a worrier.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I like to have a lot of people around me
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I enjoy concentrating on a fantasy or daydream and exploring all its possibilities, letting it grow and develop
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I try to be courteous to everyone I meet.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I keep my belongings neat and clean.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
At times I have felt bitter and resentful
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I laugh easily.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I think it’s interesting to learn and develop new hobbies.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
At times I bully or flatter people into doing what I want them to do.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I’m pretty good about pacing myself so as to get things done.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
When I’m under a great deal of stress, sometimes I feel like I’m going to pieces.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I prefer jobs that let me work alone without being bothered by other people.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I am intrigued by the patterns I find in art and nature.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Some people think I’m selfish and egotistical.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I often come into situations without being fully prepared.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I rarely feel lonely or blue.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I really enjoy talking to people.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I believe letting students hear controversial speakers can only confuse and mislead them.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
If someone starts a fight, I’m ready to fight back.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I try to perform all the tasks assigned to me conscientiously.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I often feel tense and jittery.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I like to be where the action is.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Poetry has little to no effect on me.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I’m better than most people, and I know it.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I have a clear set of goals and work toward them in an orderly fashion.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Sometimes I feel completely worthless.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I shy away from crowds of people.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I would have difficulty just letting my mind wander without control or guidance.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
When I’ve been insulted, I just try to forgive and forget.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I waste a lot of time before settling down to work.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I rarely feel fearful or anxious.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I often feel as if I’m bursting with energy.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I seldom notice the moods or feelings that different environments produce.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I tend to assume the best about people.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I work hard to accomplish my goals.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I often get angry at the way people treat me.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I am a cheerful, high-spirited person.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I experience a wide range of emotions or feelings.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Some people think of me as cold and calculating.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
When I make a commitment, I can always be counted on to follow through.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Too often, when things go wrong, I get discouraged and feel like giving up.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I don’t get much pleasure from chatting with people.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Sometimes when I am reading poetry or looking at a work of art, I feel a chill or wave of excitement.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I have no sympathy for beggars.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Sometimes I’m not as dependable or reliable as I should be.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I am seldom sad or depressed.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
My life is fast-paced.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I have little interest in speculating on the nature of the universe or the human condition.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I generally try to be thoughtful and considerate.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I am a productive person who always gets the job done.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I often feel helpless and want someone else to solve my problems.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I am a very active person.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I have a lot of intellectual curiosity.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
If I don’t like people, I let them know it.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I never seem to be able to get organized.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
At times I have been so ashamed I just wanted to hide.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I would rather go my own way than be a leader of others.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to get what I want.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I strive for excellence in everything I do.
(Required)
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
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