*Many active LDS women of different ages were consulted about the survey questions before it went out. Changes were made consistently in the wording leading up to the survey going live, and some minor changes were made after the survey went out when I was contacted by participants with feedback.
Basic demographic questions:
1. Age
2. What is your race/ethnicity?
3. What is your gender identity?
4. If you live in the United States, what state do you reside in? If outside the U.S., what country do you reside in?
5. Were you raised in the church or are you an adult convert?
6. How would you describe your relationship to the LDS church?
Traditional/devout
Nuanced/progressive
ExMormon
Believing but inactive
Other (write in option)
Questions about garments:
7. How many years have you worn garments?
8. At what age were you first endowed in the temple?
9. Did the way you dress change after you started wearing garments and how did you feel about that change?
Yes, I felt generally positive about the change
Yes, I felt generally negative about the change
Yes, but I did not have strong feelings either way about the change
There was no change
Other (write in option)
10. How do (did) your garments affect your ability to express your personal style?
They enhance my personal style
They do not affect my personal style
They slightly hinder my personal style
They greatly hinder my personal style
Personal style isn’t a big priority for me
11. How frequently do (did) you wear your garments?
12. For you personally, what are some of the positive aspects of wearing garments? (Can choose multiple)
Reminder of temple covenants
Modesty
Spiritual and/or physical protection
They are part of how I express my religious identity
Comfortable fit and/or fabric
I feel that I am being obedient
I feel attractive when I wear them
None
Other (write in option)
13. Are there any negative aspects of wearing garments that you’ve personally experienced? (Can choose multiple)
Uncomfortable fit and/or fabric
Lack of body autonomy
Medical/anatomical complications (i.e. UTI’s, yeast infections, issues with menstruation or breastfeeding)
I feel unattractive when I wear them
Sensory issues
None
Other (write in option)
14. Have any of the following been more difficult to navigate with garments? (Can choose multiple)
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Sex/physical intimacy
Menopause
Exercise/participation in sports
None of these have been affected by wearing garments
Other (write in option)
15. Rate your everyday comfort with wearing garments. (Scale)
16. How likely is (was) it for your garments to play a role in how you feel about your appearance on a day-to-day basis? (Scale)
17. Do you (did you) feel attractive when you are wearing garments? (Physically and/or sexually appealing)- *This question had a box for additional comments
Yes
Somewhat
No
My garments are not a factor in how attractive I feel
18. Overall, how do (did) garments impact your feelings about your body?- *This question had a box for additional comments
Generally positively
Does not affect my body image
Generally negatively
19. How do you feel your garments affect physical intimacy?- *This question had a box for additional comments
Have some positive impact
No impact
Have some negative impact
20. Given the option, would you continue to wear garments as a reminder of your covenant, or would you opt for a different type of reminder?
Keep
Keep but make some changes (i.e. different fit and/or fabric)
Opt for a different method (optional: write in suggestion or preference)
21. Have you ever felt judgement around your garments and how you wear them?- *This question had a box for additional comments
22. Do you personally think that there is a right or wrong way to wear garments?- *This question had a box for additional comments
23. Do you feel that a woman’s experience with garments is different than a man’s experience?- *This question had a box for additional comments
24. On a day-to-day basis, do you feel that your garments connect you to your temple covenants?- *This question had a box for additional comments
Yes
Somewhat
No
25. If you have any other comments or thoughts regarding this topic, feel free to share. (Comment box)
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