Kate Hoyle conducted a survey of Lady Gaga fans to test assumptions about their characteristics. The survey results from 16 respondents, mostly female fans aged 14-22, supported several of Hoyle's predictions. Most notably, fans enjoyed concerts and festivals, had experienced bullying or hard times, and the gay/lesbian respondents identified strongly with Lady Gaga's themes of self-acceptance. Hoyle's assumption that fans would be outgoing was also confirmed by their interest in bold, controversial clothing.

1. Lady Gaga
Questionnaire
Kate Hoyle

2.  I believe that the age group most into
Lady Gaga is between the ages of 14 and
22.
 I think that they would enjoy festivals and
concerts
 That they are outspoken people
 Perhaps ones who have suffered some
bad times (Bullying)
 Gay/Lesbian group
 I think they are the explorer type
Assumptions of fans

3.  I asked 10 questions on survey monkey,
relating to my assumptions of Lady Gaga
fans to either confirm or contrast to my
predictions, I got 16 responses.
 I uploaded the questionnaire link to the
little monsters website which is a fan site
for those who like Lady Gaga.
 75% of my respondents were female.
Result analysis

4.  As I predicted, the majority of the
respondents were within the age category
of 14-22. When I also compare the people
who are in this age range and selected
that lady gaga was there favourite artist,
all this age range said she was.
Results

5.  All of my respondents said that they
enjoyed going to gigs and festivals, again
confirming another prediction about Lady
Gaga fans.
Results

6.  I predicted that some fans may have
experienced bullying or had a period of
hard time, and from my results I can see
that this is true as 12 out of 16 said that
they had.
Results

7.  I also then asked what led people to listen
to lady gaga. I got responses such as “she
cheered me up when i was down”, “I
started to listen to her music as it was
about being yourself, it helped me to
block out the bullies.” and “her music is
fun”.
 This backs up my presumption of people
listening to her because of a bad
experience etc.
Results

8.  I also predicted that she would appeal to
people who lesbian or gay. From my
results I can confirm this is true, all males
who answered were Gay, and 75% of the
women who responded were Lesbian.
Results

9.  Another assumption I made about Lady
Gaga fans before I made the
questionnaire was that they would be
outspoken people. One way outspoken
people try and represent this is by
wearing bright controversial clothing,
which 75% of my respondents said they
do.
Results

10.  I asked people why/what they like about
Lady Gaga to see if I could then link this
to them being the explorer type.
 One person responded saying “Her Great
music, her inspirational attitude to life,
her kindness and her incredible style.” by
mentioning her inspirational attitude to
life I would say this suggests that the
respondent is exploring life and is inspired
by Gaga to go about life in different ways.
Results