Survey Developed by the Members of the Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne Group

Appendix 1

Survey developed by the members of the Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne group

Questions / Possible answers
What is the first thing you noticed about this person’s face? /

Eye
Hair
Mouth
Nose
Skin

Just based on their appearance, how likely do you think it is that you’d be friends with this person? /

Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Extremely unlikely

Which of the following words or traits, if any, describe this person? /

Intelligent
Confident
Happy
Healthy
Helpful
Honest
Reliable
Attractive
Trustworthy
Successful
Shy
Fun
Cool
Athletic
Outspoken
Sympathetic
Creative
Distant
Insecure
Nerdy
Lonely
Sexy
Unattractive
Suspicious
Sad
Boring
Clumsy
Unreliable
Unhealthy
Dishevelled
Mean
Rude
Dangerous
Dishonest
None of these

If you had to pick one, which of the following best describes the highest level of education this person completed?
(Base: US, Germany, France, Japan) /

University
High school
Technical school
Graduate school
Middle school
Other
I don’t think this person attended school

If you had to guess, what type of job does this person have?
(Base: US, UK, Germany) /

Mid-level
Entry-level
Administrative
Executive-level or management
I don’t think this person currently works

If you had to guess, how much in salary does this person make in a year?
(Base: UK) /

Less than £15,000
£25,000–£49,999
£50,000–£74,999
£75,000–£99,999
£100,000 –£149,000
£150,000+

Which of the following do you think this person would be most likely to do on a typical weekend? /

Socialise with a few close friends
Socialise with a large group of friends
Go on dates or spend time with a significant other
Stay at home by himself or herself

Which of the following, if any, would you be willing to do? /

Introduce this person to my close friends
Recommend this person for a job
Add this person as my Facebook friend
Introduce this person to my family
Take career advice from this person
Post a picture of me and this person on Facebook
Set this person up on a blind date with a close friend
Follow this person on Twitter
Take dating or relationship advice from this person
Lend this person a small amount of money
Let this person take care of my child or children
Lend this person a large amount of money
None of these

Do you think this person is usually…? /

The life of the party or a wallflower?
(Base: Brazil and Shown Image)
Stressed or relaxed?

Do you think that this person generally makes people feel…? /

Comfortable or uncomfortable?

Do you think this person is more likely to be a…? /

Leader or follower? (Base: Germany, France)

If you were in charge of hiring decisions, how likely or unlikely would you be to hire this person if they came in for a job interview? /

Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Extremely unlikely

Do you think this person might be a good…? /

Friend
Sibling
Parent
Spouse
Aunt or uncle
Entrepreneur
Mentor
Role model
Boss
Actor or actress
Politician
Singer
None of these

If this person was running in an election for public office, such as a local, statewide or national government position, how likely or unlikely would you be to vote for him or her?
(Base: Germany, France) /

Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Extremely unlikely

If you had to choose one, which of the following habits does this person most need to improve? /

Skincare
Sleeping
Exercise
Eating
Personal hygiene

Do you think that this person is…?
(Base: Japan) /

Not married and dating a little bit
Married
Not married and not dating very much or at all
In a committed relationship, but not engaged
Not married and dating a lot
Engaged

At which of the following, if any, do you think this person is fairly skilled? /

Writing
Math
Public speaking
Sports
Technology, such as operating or fixing electronics
Science
Cooking or baking
Playing musical instruments
Video games
Kissing
Cleaning
Sex
Singing
Other (specify)
Nothing

If you had to guess, do you think this person looks…?
(Base: UK, France, Brazil) /

Older than his or her age
Younger than his or her age

Do you think this person has a promising future? /

Do you think that this person’s parents are proud of him or her? /

Do you think this person is happy with his or her life? /

If you have ever had acne, which of the following best describes you? /

Had/have acne
Had in past
I had acne before age 18
I had acne between ages 18 and 25
My acne lasted past age 25 before disappearing
Current
My acne lasted past age 25, and I still have it
I currently have acne
I have never had acne

Do you currently have any scars on your face that are a direct result of your acne?
(Base: Had/have acne) /