By Ken Y-N ( October 21, 2007 at 00:08)
· Filed under Lifestyle, Polls
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No, we’re not peering at that aspect of Japanese bedrooms, instead MyVoice looked at just about everything that goes on in the typical Japanese bedroom.
Demographics
Over the first five days in September 2007 13,886 members of the MyVoice internet community completed a private internet-based questionnaire. 54% of the sample was female, 2% in their teens, 17% in their twenties, 39% in their thirties, 27% in their forties, and 15% in their fifties. Sadly the percentage of married people is not reported.
I would say I’m most comfortable in my garden and my bedroom, especially now that we’ve just changed to winter sheets! For Q3, outside of sleeping (etc…) I don’t actually use our bedroom for anything. My ideal bedroom colour would be perhaps a pastel green.
Research results
Q1: In the home where you currently live, do you have your own room? (Sample size=13,886)
| Own room |
44.7% |
| Share with partner |
27.3% |
| Share with partner and child |
10.9% |
| Share with child |
2.3% |
| Share with other family member |
1.1% |
| Share with someone other than family member |
0.1% |
| Share with pet |
0.8% |
| Other |
0.8% |
| Don’t have my own room |
12.1% |
Q2: In your home, where do you feel comfortable or snug? (Sample size=13,886, multiple answer)
| Living room |
62.0% |
| Bedroom |
43.8% |
| Bathroom |
13.4% |
| Own car |
10.3% |
| Dining room |
9.9% |
| Study |
9.9% |
| Toilet |
9.8% |
| Kitchen |
7.2% |
| Verandah, balcony |
3.6% |
| Garden |
3.4% |
| Entrance |
0.8% |
| Loft |
0.6% |
| Store room, blanket room |
0.4% |
| Closet |
0.3% |
| Other |
5.3% |
| No answer |
0.1% |
Q3: Other than sleeping, what do you do in your bedroom? (Sample size=13,886, multiple answer)
| Relax, laze about |
46.9% |
| Watch television |
33.1% |
| Read book about hobby |
31.7% |
| Check mail, surf on PC |
27.8% |
| Read novel, essay |
27.0% |
| Listen to music |
25.7% |
| Read manga comic |
24.3% |
| Read magazine |
23.3% |
| Watch DVD, video, etc |
22.0% |
| Check mail, surf on mobile phone |
21.8% |
| Play video game |
17.0% |
| Stretch, massage, muscle training |
16.9% |
| Talk to friends, family on phone |
14.6% |
| Fold, iron clothes, other housework |
13.1% |
| Do nails, clean ears, other personal hygiene |
12.6% |
| Enjoy alcohol, other drink |
10.8% |
| Hang out, chat with friends, family |
10.3% |
| Review the day, plan tomorrow |
9.7% |
| Read newspaper |
8.6% |
| Snack |
8.5% |
| Eat regular meal |
7.5% |
| Study for school, qualifications |
7.3% |
| Smoke |
6.6% |
| Check restaurant guide, discount coupons |
6.1% |
| Do brought home work |
5.8% |
| Play with, talk to pet |
5.7% |
| Light candle, spray perfume, etc |
5.7% |
| Clean favourite items |
1.8% |
| Other |
4.2% |
| Nothing in particular |
17.9% |
| No answer |
0.2% |
Both the literal and figurative sleeping has been omitted from the above and below questions!
Q4: If you could do anything in your bedroom, what would you be most comfortable doing to pass the time? (Sample size=13,886, multiple answer)
| Relax, laze about |
25.4% |
| Watch DVD, video, etc |
24.7% |
| Listen to music |
24.2% |
| Watch television |
23.7% |
| Check mail, surf on PC |
18.9% |
| Read book about hobby |
18.3% |
| Stretch, massage, muscle training |
13.9% |
| Read novel, essay |
13.9% |
| Read magazine |
12.4% |
| Read manga comic |
12.0% |
| Light candle, incense |
11.7% |
| Enjoy alcohol, other drink |
9.9% |
| Play video game |
9.6% |
| Check mail, surf on mobile phone |
7.5% |
| Talk to friends, family on phone |
6.5% |
| Do nails, clean ears, other personal hygiene |
6.2% |
| Hang out, chat with friends, family |
5.9% |
| Read newspaper |
5.5% |
| Review the day, plan tomorrow |
5.4% |
| Play with, talk to pet |
5.0% |
| Smoke |
3.7% |
| Snack |
3.4% |
| Check restaurant guide, discount coupons |
3.4% |
| Study for school, qualifications |
2.8% |
| Eat regular meal |
2.2% |
| Fold, iron clothes, other housework |
2.0% |
| Clean favourite items |
1.6% |
| Do brought home work |
1.6% |
| Other |
2.2% |
| Nothing in particular |
33.8% |
| No answer |
0.2% |
Q5: To whom would it be OK to show your bedroom? (Sample size=13,886, multiple answer)
| Spouse, partner |
55.5% |
| Child |
34.5% |
| Mother |
20.7% |
| Father |
14.2% |
| Brother, sister |
12.1% |
| Friend |
7.9% |
| Mother in law |
4.5% |
| Grandmother |
1.9% |
| Grandfather |
1.9% |
| Work-related person |
0.4% |
| Neighbour |
0.3% |
| Other |
0.7% |
| Anyone |
19.2% |
| No-one |
14.8% |
| No answer |
0.6% |
Q6: How particular are you about your bedroom? (Sample size=13,886, multiple answer)
| Very particular |
1.2% |
| Somewhat particular |
7.2% |
| Can’t say either way |
30.9% |
| Not very particular |
41.0% |
| Not particular at all |
19.6% |
Q7: What is your ideal bedroom colour? (Sample size=13,886, free answer)
| Rank |
Colour |
Votes |
| 1 |
White |
1844 |
| 2 |
Blue |
1499 |
| 3 |
Green |
1208 |
| 4 |
Beige |
922 |
| 5 |
Sea blue |
664 |
| 6 |
Pink |
587 |
| 7 |
Tea-colour |
564 |
| 8 |
Cream |
500 |
| 9 |
Orange |
394 |
| 10 |
Black |
269 |
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